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Mayor & City Council

The City of Gardner is a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor and the five Council members are elected at-large. The City Council hires the City Administrator who is responsible for the enforcement of codes and policies implemented by the governing body.

The Mayor and City Council are the governing body of the City of Gardner, responsible for establishing and enforcing all municipal laws and assuring that municipal services meet the desires of the community. The Mayor and Council formulate policies guiding the operation of the City organization. The Mayor, with the consent of the Council, appoints members of the Planning Commission and issues specific task forces.

The responsibilities of the City Council include:

Enacting ordinances for the proper governing of the City
Approving changes in the Municipal Code as required
Adopting the annual budget and related financial documents; awarding municipal contracts
Establishing all other policies necessary to promote the health, safety and welfare of the City and its residents
Appointing the City Administrator and representing the City to the public and other governmental bodies

City Council Meeting Times

The Gardner City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The City Council also holds a Work Session on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. When necessary, an additional Work Session is held the fourth Monday of the month. All meetings are open to the public. Both Agendas and approved Minutes are available online.

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