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Section 1 Executive
Community Profile

WESTLAKE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Town of Westlake was incorporated in 1956 as a Type A general-law municipality under the
rules of the state of Texas. The Town operates under the Council-Manager form of government.

The Council is comprised of a mayor and five (5) council members and is responsible for, among
other things, passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees, and hiring the
Town Manager. The Mayor and Town Council members serve two (2) year terms. All elected
officials are elected at large for a two years staggered term each May.

The Town Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the Council, for
overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town and appointing and supervising heads of
various departments.

The Town Council shall conduct regularly scheduled meetings on dates and times as established
by the Town Council. All Mondays shall be established as a day available for regular meetings as
needed. Special meetings shall be called in accordance with Section 22.038(b) of the Texas
Local Government Code. The regular Council meetings shall convene not earlier than 6:30 p.m.

Laura Wheat Carol Langdon
Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem

Michael Barrett Alesa Belvedere Rick Rennhack Greg Goble

Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member

The Town provides municipal and academic services that are necessary for our residents and
delivered with an eye to maintaining fiscal stewardship for the resources that are entrusted to the
government. Major services provided under the general government and enterprise functions
are: fire and emergency medical services, police, water and sewer utility services, park and
recreational facilities, financial accounting, communications and community affairs, street
improvements, education and other related administrative services.

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