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          Call to Order: Mayor Knight called the meeting to order at p.m....

          Mayor Knight announced that consent agenda item #4 was being removed from consideration pending further review by the City Attorney.

        1. Mayor Knight recognized the winning participants, Jada Rankins, Jax Gambles, and Floyd Cooper, for winning the “Best City Stimulation Award” in.
        2. Call to Order: Mayor Knight called the meeting to order at p.m.
        3. Proclamation: Mayor Knight read and presented a proclamation to Tyger Williamson, fifth grader at Pleasant.
        4. The Charter shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Lancaster for adoption or rejection on May 5, , at which election, if a majority.

          5. City Council

          About the City Council

          The City of Lancaster adopted a Home Rule City Charter in 1956. Pursuant to the Charter, the City Council is comprised of 6 single-member districts and a mayor elected at-large.

          All members serve 3-year staggered terms. Visit the Members page to view current council members. 

          Responsibilities 

          The City Council’s responsibilities include:

          • Adoption of the annual tax rate, water and sewer rates, annual operating budget, and regulatory ordinances
          • Approval of contracts and agreements
          • Review and approval of the council’s rules of procedure
          • Pass ordinances and resolutions

          Officials & Appointments
          The City Council appoints the municipal judge, city attorney, and city secretary.

          The council also makes appointments to a number of standing boards, commissions, committees, and ad hoc committees as it deems necessary or as state law mandates. Members of such boards, commissions, and committees serve in an advisory capac