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Duties & Responsibilities
Establish Policy
Adopt goals and objectives
Establish priorities for public services
Approve programs
Approve/amend the operating and capital project budgets
Enact Ordinances and Resolutions
Approve grant applications
Approve large contract purchases
Approve zoning changes
Choose mayoral appointments
Represent the City
Through the legislative process such as Resolutions outlining council opinions and suggestions
Through appointments to various regional or state boards
Lobby state and federal officials
Through attendance at St. Louis County Chamber meetings, Missouri Municipal meetings, and Conference of Cities meetings
Provide Public Leadership
Transmit constituents' wishes and concerns
Arbitrate conflicting interests
Follow own best judgment:
Study problems
Review alternatives
Decide on best course of action
Duties & Responsibilities
Rules of Procedure
Goals
Coffee with the Mayor
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