CITY OFFICIALS
The City of Rock Island is a council-manager form of local government. The Mayor and City Council establish policy direction for the city, approve the city budget, and decide on taxing levels to fund municipal services. They appoint a full-time City Manager who has responsibility to oversee city operations, hire the heads of the city departments, and make recommendations to the City Council.
The City of Rock Island adopted the Council-Manager form of government in 1952 as a means to bring a professional, less political approach to local government. The City Council makes decisions about the level of city services provided to the citizens. The City Manager is responsible to implement council policy and provide a high level of service to citizens consistently.
In addition to the elected City Council, Mayor, and City Manager, Rock Island is fortunate to have the assistance of many citizens who lend their expertise and time to help operate the city. The City of Rock Island operates over 20 Boards and Commissions that serve to provide recommendations, take action, or to recognize special efforts throughout the community. The Mayor introduces nominees to serve on a Board or Commission and City Council has the final approval.
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