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City Council

Who we are

North Richland Hills operates under a council‐manager form of government. The City Council is composed of a mayor
and seven council members. The mayor and council members are elected at‐large and serve two‐year terms. The
Mayor and council members in Places 2, 4, and 6 are elected in even‐numbered years and council members in Places
1, 3, 5, and 7 elected in odd‐numbered years. The council enacts local legislation, adopts the annual operating budget
and sets policy. The city manager is responsible for the day‐to‐day operations of the city and reports directly to the
council.

The City Council also serves as the Crime Control & Prevention District Board, the Sign Review Board and the
Landscape Review Board. Council subcommittees include the Naming Board and CIP Committee.

What do we do

1 Provide executive leadership and management 5 Intergovernmental relations
2 Strategic & performance management 6 Policy implementation
3 Employee engagement
4 Community engagement

Council Priorities

x Quality Community Development & Revitalization x Sense of Community
x Efficient & Effective Transportation System x Targeted Economic Development
x Safety and Security x Local & Regional Leadership
x Financial Stability x Efficient & Effective Delivery of City Services
x Positive City Image

FY 2019-20 Top Accomplishments

 Coordinated the 2020 Capital Program Advisory Committee (CPAC). The 2020 CPAC is made up of NRH residents
that reviewed the future infrastructure needs of the City. The CPAC presented a recommendation of
improvements to the City Council which will be voted on during the election in November.

 Worked with internal City departments as well as county, state, and Federal partners to corodinate the response to
the COVID‐19 pandemic. This unprecendented event changed the way the City handled business and the delivery
of services to the residents.

 Development of City Point area

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