Mayor and City Council

The Scio City Council meets at 6:00 PM on the second Monday of the month in the Council Chambers at Scio City Hall. In addition to the regularly scheduled Council meetings, Council members will generally spend time reviewing material in preparation for the meetings and attend additional meetings as well as talking and corresponding with constituents. As the elected legislative body of the City of Scio, the City Council has overall responsibility for the scope, direction and financing of City Services. The City Council establishes local law and policy that is administered and implemented through full-time staff under the Council- Manager form of government. The Council is also responsible for establishing land use policies and zoning regulations. Under this form of government the City Council provides policy direction to the City Manager, who is responsible for administering City operations. In setting policy, the Council works closely with citizen advisory commissions and committees, considers staff information and recommendations, and receives comments from interested parties and the general public.

Scio Elections and Terms

There are 7 elected officials in the City of Scio: 6 Council members and 1 Mayor. These officials are a vital and dedicated part of the community. The Mayor, who presides at the Council meetings, is elected at large for a four-year term. Council members serve a four-year term with three of the Council positions being up for election every two years. The Mayor and Council are volunteer positions elected by citizens who live within the Scio City Limits.

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