Roles & Responsibilities

Hailey's mayor implements policies and oversees administrative funding of all city departments. The Hailey City Council acts on behalf of citizens to maintain the well-being of the City through its legislative functions. The council's authority and responsibility encompass the following:

  • Acts as a Body, Not as Individuals. A Majority of the Council Constitutes a Quorum, a Question Before the Committee is Decided by Most of the Members Present
  • Reviews, Revises, and Adopts City Ordinances, Including Any Regulation Necessary to Preserve and Maintain Public Health
  • Develops Findings of Fact Conclusions of Law in Land Use Matters and Approves Guiding Plans, Studies, and Documents
  • Approves Contracts
  • Examines Financial Accounts and Approves Annual Budget
  • Approves All Claims Against the City Before Payment
  • Approves Policies Establishing Employee Benefits
  • Certifies Property Taxes Within the City for General Revenue or Special Purposes
  • Establishes Authorities, Agencies, and Committees as Needed. The Mayor Appoints Members, and the Council Confirms

The City Council meets twice a month, excluding special meetings that may be called by the council or mayor from time to time.

City of Hailey, Idaho
City of Hailey, Idaho
City of Hailey, Idaho
City of Hailey, Idaho
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