Daphne City Council in Daphne Alabama

The Daphne City Council, located in Daphne, AL, is the legislative body for the city government in Daphne. The City Council sets policy for the city government, adopts capital budgets, and sets Daphne tax rates. It also authorizes borrowing, adopts ordinances and resolutions, and approves contracts. In Daphne, the City Council has substantial authority over regulating land use, public health and safety, and business activity. The City Council also oversees city government staff and operations.

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An elected body, the Daphne City Council represents Daphne residents by acting as the legislative branch of the Daphne government and making policy for Daphne. The City Council follows the Daphne city charter, which designates responsibilities such as overseeing the city budget and adopting policies for the city. Contact the City Council for information about the responsibilities of the City Council.

The Daphne City Council is an elected body, and council members serve set terms with regular elections. In Alabama state, City Council elections occur on a regular schedule with other local, state, and federal elections. Contact the City Council for more information about elections.

The Daphne City Council holds regular meetings to discuss City Council business. City Council meetings are open to the public on a regular schedule. Under Alabama statutes, the City Council publicizes its meeting schedule and the agenda for its meetings. Following a City Council meeting, the meeting minutes will be published and made available to the public. Contact the Daphne City Council for information about upcoming City Council meetings or meeting minutes from prior meetings.

The general public can address the City Council during a City Council meeting. Regular City Council meetings provide opportunities for public comment. Similarly, when considering certain actions, Alabama statutes require public comment during a public hearing. In addition to full City Council meetings, committee meetings also conduct preliminary reviews and consider City Council business. These committee meetings may be open to the public.

You may contact the Daphne City Council by calling 251-621-9000, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Daphne City Council, 1705 Main Street, Daphne, Alabama, 36526.