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CITY OF HURST

GENERAL FUND PUBLIC SERVICES 0101 LEGISLATIVE

MISSION STATEMENT

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

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Mayor and six members of the city council, as the legislative and policy-making body of the
city, are the elected representatives of Hurst 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
councilmembers are elected in even numbered years, and the remaining three councilmembers
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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 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.

COMMUNITY VALUES

 Respect – Committed to being courteous and understanding of one another.
 Stewardship – Committed to prudent stewardship in the pursuit of excellence.
 Positive Environment – Committed to ensuring the City of Hurst is well maintained, clean
and secure, leading to an enjoyable living experience.
 Inclusiveness – Committed to providing opportunity for the public to share in guiding the
future direction of Hurst.

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