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APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

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 (6) 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
(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 evening 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

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

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
➢ Public Safety – Continue to provide excellent and responsive services to ensure positive
community awareness and well-being

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