City Commission
Mayor and City Commission
The mayor and city commission serve as the governing body of the City; they set policies and rules by which the City is operated, including establishing City goals and target issues, as well as setting City tax rates. The mayor and city commissioners each serve four-year terms. The terms of office are staggered, with elections for two commission seats being held every other year. The mayor is considered to be a "leadership mayor", whose role includes presiding at city commission meetings, serving as the ceremonial head of the government, serving as the official head of the City for civil processes, and executing legal documents. The mayor is also considered the political leader of the government and is involved in dialogues and negotiations with county, state, and federal officials. Tallahassee's mayor is not considered a "strong mayor" because the position has no veto power and represents only one vote on the city commission.
Regular city commission meetings are typically held twice a month to conduct city business and provide citizens with an opportunity to participate in the government process. In addition, the commission meets for workshops on specific issues. The city commission also appoints four officers to administer the duties of the city.
The Commissioners
- Mayor John Marks - (contact)
- Mayor Pro-Tem Allan Katz - (contact)
- Commissioner Andrew Gillum - (contact)
- Commissioner Debbie Lightsey - (contact)
- Commissioner Mark Mustian - (contact)
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About the City Commission
General information on what the commission does and how.
Agendas
Meeting agendas and summaries.
Commission Policies
How the commission is governed and the rules they follow.
Elections
When are they held and when terms expire.
Target Issues
Primary focus areas for the City Commission
City of Tallahassee Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Tallahassee is to provide excellent services and facilities to support a high quality of life for our community.