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Duties and Responsibilities As individuals, Council members have no administrative authority. They cannot give orders or Otherwise supervise City employees unless specifically directed to do so by the Council. The Council as a whole, however, has complete authority over all administrative affairs in the City of New Brighton. In other words, the Council, not individual members, must supervise administrative officers, formulate policies, and exercise city powers. Areas of Responsibility for Individual Council members Act as liaisons between the City and the public. Balance the conduct of daily affairs of the City with the consideration of future development. Fully participate at City Council meetings. Each Councilmember, including the Mayor, has full authority to make and second motions, participate in discussions, and vote on every matter before the Council. Areas of Responsibility for the Council as a Whole • Judging the qualifications and election of its own members. • Setting and interpreting rules governing its own proceedings. • Preserve order during its meetings. • To compel the attendance of members at meetings. • Exercising all the powers of cities and that the law does not delegate to others. • Legislating for the City. • Directing the enforcement of City ordinances. • Transacting City business. • Managing the City's financial operations. • Appointing members to various commissions and boards. • Conducting the City's intergovernmental affairs. • Protecting the welfare of the City and its inhabitants. • Providing community leadership. • Other specific powers in the areas of: o Buildings o Streets o Parks o Trees o Utilities (Water, Sewer, Storm) o Fire Prevention o Solid Waste Removal o Noise and Nuisance Issues o General Welfare of the Public o And Other Items is