The mayor and four council members are the elected policy makers for the City of Credit River. They are responsible for adopting and enforcing ordinances, establishing public and administrative policies, appointing the staff, creating boards and commissions, managing the city's financial operations (including levying taxes, approving a budget, auditing expenditures, and borrowing money) and transacting all other city business as required by law.

Credit River City Council Bylaws 1.8.2024

Meetings

The City Council has an official meeting at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at City Hall and live or on-demand on the Credit River YouTube Channel.

Members

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• We will act from the perspective that all City leaders want what is best for Credit River

• Elected officials represent the people of entire City.
• Credit River city government is nonpartisan.

• We will do our best to make sound policy decisions.
  • We will be guided by the City’s Vision Statement.
  • We will take the time necessary to obtain the best available information.
  • We will consider the interests of the City as a whole.
  • We will seek broad agreement or consensus where possible.
  • We will do our best to provide context and history related to topics before the council.
• We will each act only within our authority as individual elected officials.
• We will listen carefully to one another, and demonstrate respect in all interactions.
• We will speak with accuracy and care.
  • We will identify and differentiate facts and data from opinions.
  • We will strive to use the most accurate facts and data available.
  • We will be candid about the limitations of available facts and data.
• We will assume that our colleagues are competent and well-intentioned, even when we may disagree with them.
• We will be gracious with one another.As human beings, we may sometimes fail to act in accordance with the above standards.
  • We will be open to constructive feedback from colleagues, and willing to change.
  • We will be willing to offer or accept sincere apologies when appropriate.
  • We will have these discussions in a timely manner, in private to the extent that is appropriate, and in compliance with open meeting laws.

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