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CITY OF HURST

GENERAL FUND PUBLIC SERVICES 0101 LEGISLATIVE

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide response services and effective programs to ensure that Hurst remains a vibrant
community.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Mayor and six (6) members of the City Council, as the legislative and policy-making body of
the City, are the elected representatives of Hurt residents. As such, councilmembers are charged
by their constituents to make decisions and to formulate public policy based on community needs
after careful evaluation of each issue.
All members of the governing body are elected at-large for two-year terms. The Mayor and three
(3) councilmembers are elected in even numbered years, and the remaining three (3)
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councilmembers are elected in odd-numbered years. The City Council meets on the 2 and 4
Tuesday evenings of each month at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-council work session preceding the
regular meeting. Other work sessions and special-called meetings are scheduled on an “as
needed” basis.

The Mayor presides over all meetings of the City Council and participates in all discussions.
However, the Mayor does not vote on legislative matters except in cases of a tie vote and to
nominate and vote on appointments to the Advisory Boards. The Mayor Pro Tem is elected by a
majority vote of the City Council from among their members at the first meeting following the
annual election for city officers.

THE HURST WAY
ü Public Service: We passionately serve the community while demonstrating five level
leadership qualities within our circle of influence.
ü Customer Service: We do our very best to serve our customers selflessly, no matter
what title we hold or whom we’re serving. We are committed to providing exceptional
customer service while being responsive to the needs of the community.
ü Financial Sustainability: We responsibly manage our resources allowing the city to
provide a desirable level of programs and services to the public now and in the future

Council Priorities:

• REDEVELOPMENT - The City of Hurst will create a redevelopment plan engaging with
the private sector, identifying potential city involvement and focusing on neighborhood
and commercial revitalization

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