Major Duties of the Mayor
The City of Urbana has a Mayor-Aldermanic form of government. As required by Illinois State Statute and Urbana City Code, the Mayor:
- Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City
- Appoints the City Administrator, Department Heads, Chiefs, City Attorney, and City Engineer with the advice and consent of the City Council
- Appoints members of City Boards and Commissions with the advice and consent of the City Council
- Represents the City on various intergovernmental boards and commissions.
- Chairs City Council meetings
- Serves as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner
- Works with City Council to develop Mayor/Council Goals
- Works with City Staff to implement Mayor/Council Goals
- Presents the Annual City Budget Proposal
- Presents Proclamations and other Recognitions
Alternative Response to Public Safety
Urbana’s Alternative Response to Public Safety approach is referred to as the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF). The ARTF includes data analysis, one-on-one stakeholder conversations, and community engagement. The ARTF also specifically refers to a group of community stakeholders whose experiences and perspectives will inform Urbana’s approach to an Alternative Response Model to traditional public safety.