(1) 
The City Council shall appoint, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the City Council, a City Manager who shall serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the City. The City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for administration of all the affairs of the City, with only those exceptions named in this Charter. The City Manager shall be appointed solely upon the City Manager's executive, administrative and educational qualifications. The City Manager need not be a resident of the City when appointed, but shall, if required by the City Council, reside within the City during the balance of the tenure of his or her appointment.
(2) 
The City Council shall fix the compensation of the City Manager, and the City Manager's compensation may be amended, from time-to-time, in accordance with the City Manager's experience, qualifications and performance.
(3) 
The City Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed at the discretion of the City Council by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the City Council. Upon decision to remove the City Manager, written notice of such decision shall be furnished to him or her.
(4) 
In case of the absence, disability or suspension of the City Manager, the City Council may designate a qualified administrative officer of the City to perform the duties of the office.
(5) 
The City Manager shall:
(i) 
Appoint, suspend and remove all City employees and appointive administrative officers provided for in this Charter, except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter or personnel rules adopted pursuant thereto;
(ii) 
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter;
(iii) 
See that all state laws and City ordinances are effectively enforced;
(iv) 
Attend all City Council meetings, unless excused, with the right to take part in discussion, but the City Manager shall not vote;
(v) 
Prepare and accept, or designate an appropriate department head or City employee to prepare and accept, items for inclusion in the official agenda of all City Council meetings and meetings of all boards and commissions;
(vi) 
Prepare and recommend to the City Council the annual budget and capital program, and administer the budget as adopted by the City Council;
(vii) 
Keep the City Council fully advised at least quarterly as to the financial conditions and future needs of the City, and make such recommendations concerning the affairs of the City, as the City Manager or the City Council deems desirable or necessary;
(viii) 
Make reports as the City Manager or the City Council may require concerning the operations of the City departments, offices or agencies subject to the City Manager's direction or supervision; and
(ix) 
Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or may be required by the City Council and are consistent with this Charter or state or federal law.
(Ordinance 767-22 adopted 11/16/2022)
(1) 
The City Council shall appoint, upon affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the City Council, a City Secretary whose term shall be at the pleasure of the majority of the full membership of the City Council.
(2) 
The City Council shall fix the compensation of the City Secretary, and the City Secretary's compensation may be amended, from time-to-time, in accordance with the City Secretary's experience, qualifications and performance.
(3) 
The City Secretary shall:
(i) 
Give notice of all official public meetings of the City Council in a manner consistent with this Charter and state laws, including email and social media platforms;
(ii) 
Attend all public meetings and hearings of the City Council;
(iii) 
Keep the minutes of the proceedings of all public official meetings and hearings of the City Council and post to the City website in a manner prescribed by the City Council consistent with applicable law;
(iv) 
Act as custodian of all official records of the City Council;
(v) 
Hold and maintain the seal of the City and affix this seal to all appropriate documents;
(vi) 
Serve as the election official for all City elections;
(vii) 
Authenticate by signature and seal and record all ordinances, resolutions and proclamations of the City; and
(viii) 
Perform such other duties as may be required by the City Manager consistent with this Charter and the laws of the State of Texas.
(Ordinance 767-22 adopted 11/16/2022)
(1) 
The City Council shall establish and cause to be maintained a Municipal Court. The Court shall have all the powers and duties as are now, or as may be, prescribed by the laws of the State of Texas.
(2) 
The City Council shall appoint by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council such Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court as may be necessary. The Municipal Judge(s) of the Municipal Court(s) shall be appointed to a term of two (2) years and may be appointed to additional consecutive terms upon completion of his/her/their term(s) of office upon majority vote of City Council.
(Ordinance 767-22 adopted 11/16/2022)
(1) 
The City Council shall appoint by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the City Council a competent, duly qualified licensed and practicing attorney in the State of Texas who shall serve as the City Attorney.
(2) 
The City Attorney shall:
(i) 
Serve as the legal advisor to the City;
(ii) 
Represent the City in litigation and legal proceedings in accordance with the direction of the City Council; and
(iii) 
Review and provide opinions as requested by the City Council or City Manager on contracts, legal instruments, ordinances of the City and other City business.
(3) 
The City Council shall have the right to retain Special Counsel, duly qualified and licensed to practice, at any time that it may deem necessary and appropriate.
(4) 
The City Attorney and Special Counsel shall receive compensation as may be determined by the City Council.
(5) 
The City Attorney, with approval of the City Council, may select additional attorneys to act for him or her and the City in its representation and/or litigation.
(6) 
The City Attorney may be removed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the City Council.
(Ordinance 767-22 adopted 11/16/2022)
A Police Department is established and shall be maintained to preserve order and to protect citizens from violence and their property from damage and loss. The Police Department shall perform other duties as directed by ordinance or by the City Manager. The Police Department shall be directed by an experienced peace officer appointed by the City Manager after consultation with the City Council.
(Ordinance 767-22 adopted 11/16/2022)
A Fire Department is established and shall be maintained to prevent and extinguish fires in the City. The Fire Department shall perform other duties as directed by ordinance or by the City Manager. The Fire Department shall be directed by an experienced firefighter appointed by the City Manager after consultation with the City Council.
(Ordinance 767-22 adopted 11/16/2022)
(1) 
The City Council may, after hearing recommendations of the City Manager, establish, abolish, redesignate and/or combine departments, offices or agencies in addition to those provided for by this Charter, and may prescribe the functions and duties of such departments, offices and agencies.
(2) 
Except as provided elsewhere in this Charter, all departments, offices and agencies of the City shall be under the direction and supervision of the City Manager and shall be administered by officers appointed by and subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager. The City Manager may, with the consent of the City Council, serve as the head of one (1) or more City departments, offices or agencies or appoint one (1) person as head of two (2) or more of them.
(3) 
After consultation with the City Council, the City Manager may appoint a City Tax Collector or may recommend that the City contract with a third party to serve as the City Tax Collector pursuant to a contract approved by the City Council. The duties and functions of the appointed Tax Collector shall be those usual to the office, consistent with the objectives of the City, and shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, as amended.
(Ordinance 767-22 adopted 11/16/2022)