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City Government Services & Directory
The City of West Point is managed by a Mayor-Council form of government in which the mayor and the five-member council are elected at large, from among the entire population of the city. The mayor, who presides over the city council, appoints mayor pro tem, the chief of police, and other city officers and employees as delegated by council. The mayor pro tem is a council member who serves as vice-president of the council and performs duties of the mayor in his/her absence. Under the mayor-council form of government, the mayor is not entitled to vote on any issue before the city council, except in order to break a tie in only those situations where there is an even number of positions, and where the vote is not on an ordinance, resolution or appoint-ment motion. Refer questions on city government to the City Administrator at (319)837-6313, whose office is located in City Hall, at the following address:
City of West Point P.O. Box 69, 313 5th Street West Point, Iowa 52656
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Facsimile: (319) 837-6010 E-Mail: cityofwestpoint@mchsi.com
COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
Much of the work of City Council is done by council committees, both Standing and Special. Standing Committees continue indefinitely until terminated by the City Council. Special Committees cease to exist after they have completed their assignments. Generally, it is the responsibility of the City Council to determine the number of members, appointments and duties of these committees.
Committees and Appointments
City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Administrator, City Clerk and Utility Clerk are often the only people that many citizens see involved in city business at City Hall. Duties of the City Hall staff include; attending meetings, preparing agendas/minutes, preparing financial reports and providing information. The staff is also responsible for providing information to the citizens. This information generally touches on programs, plans, permits and services administered by the city, some of which are listed below. Contact the staff at City Hall to learn more.
- Application for Building Permit
- Application of Eligibility for City-wide Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption
- City Cemetery
- Disaster Plan
- House/Property Rentals and Sales
- Park Rentals
- Peddlers Permit
- Petition for Vacation and Sale of Alley, Street, Easement, or Public Ground
- Sidewalk Improvement Program
- Tax display (Lee County Levy Sheet)
City Hall
Public Works
Police
Fire Dept.
Utility Services
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