The City of White Settlement





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The City Council is established under the City Charter of the City of White Settlement and has certain prescribed responsibilities. The City Council sets general policies in compliance with the City Charter and gives direction and guidance to the City Manager who implements those policies. Included are final budget approval for each fiscal year and approval of all city ordinances. The City Council members represent all the citizens of White Settlement and strive to make decisions that will support the good of the community.

The members of the City Council of the City of White Settlement, which includes the (5) council members and a mayor, are the only elected officers of the city. The council members are elected at large and serve a three-year term. The City Council has powers outlined in the City Charter and granted to Home Rule Cities and General Law Cities by the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Texas.

Citizens are encouraged to attend City Council meetings and to participate in their local government.

If you are planning to attend a meeting and would like to see the upcoming agendas or past minutes. Please refer to the online City Council Meeting Agendas or Minutes.

Please note that the minutes will not be posted until they have been approved by city council.

If you need agendas or minutes not listed in drop down list, Please e-mail amyarnold@wstx.us and list the dates you would like.

Council Members	Term
Jerry Burns (Mayor)	June 2011
Gene Hatcher	May 2011
Freta Powell	May 2013
John Giddens	May 2013
Helen Warner	May 2012
Garry Wilson	May 2012

Number of Members:
5 plus the Mayor

Length of Term: 3 Years

Meetings are held on the second & fourth Tuesdays of each month.