Donald A Groesser
Republican
Ralston Mayor
Blake A Tomlin
Republican
Job Description
How office affects the voter
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
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How office affects the voter
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
Requirements for the position
Must be a resident and a registered voter of the city. Age requirement may vary by city.
Other information
Though not officially stated in the statutes, the mayor is the spokesperson for the city, should have long-range planning ability, and work well with the Council. In the "council-manager" system, the mayor has more of a ceremonial position instead of a power position.Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Varies by city, often with 1/2 of the city council districts/wards.
Links
"https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=17-110", also 17-111 through 17-114 and 17-117
How office affects the voter
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
Requirements for the position
Must be a resident and a registered voter of the city. Age requirement may vary by city.
Other information
Though not officially stated in the statutes, the mayor is the spokesperson for the city, should have long-range planning ability, and work well with the Council. In the "council-manager" system, the mayor has more of a ceremonial position instead of a power position.Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Varies by city, often with 1/2 of the city council districts/wards.
Links
"https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=17-110", also 17-111 through 17-114 and 17-117