Springville has a Mayor/Council form of government.
Springville has a City Clerk which conducts daily city business.
The Mayor acts as the Chief Executive Officer for Springville.
The Mayor can veto ordinances, resolutions, and amendments passed by the City Council.
The Mayor appoints members to the Library Board of Trustees and the Park Board with Council approval.
The Mayor is not considered a member of the council.
The Mayor is elected for a term of four years.
During times of emergency or public danger the Mayor can govern by proclamation.
A City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk are employed to carry out daily city business.
The City Clerk's role includes:
The Springville City Clerk is a great source of information about the City of Springville.
The Council consists of five Council Members elected at large for overlapping terms of four years.
With few exceptions, the power of the city is vested in the Council.
The Councils powers include:
The Council appoints the following officials including their powers, duties, compensation, and terms of office:
The Council has regular meetings to conduct city business twice a month.
The Council exercises its power by majority vote.
The council can override a Mayors veto with a 2/3rds majority.
