The City of Elmhurst is committed to provide Responsive and Superior governmental services in an Environment of Respect in order to protect and enhance the Quality of Life of those who live, work, visit or conduct business in our community. The referendum established Elmhurst's Council/City Manager form of government in a specific fashion wherein two Council members are elected in each ward of the city and with a Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer elected at large. The legislative responsibilities and policy setting authority of the City of Elmhurst rests in the City Council which consists of fourteen (14) aldermen representing the seven (7) wards of the City of Elmhurst. The Council, through its power to pass ordinances; approve the budget; levy taxes; award contracts; appoint certain city officers, committees and commissions, directs the course of the City government. City Council meetings are formal, with the Mayor acting as presiding officer, and follow Elmhurst ordinances relative to procedures and Robert's Rules of Order relative to parliamentary process. The City Council has direct control over the City Manager and the City Attorney, the two employees of the city who are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. The City Manager directs and controls the efforts of all other full-time and part-time employees of the city. The municipal government in Elmhurst is a multi-service organization, providing a variety of services designed to meet the public needs. The City Manager interacts with the head of each department to formulate and direct operational procedures. City administrators are readily available to the public and welcome the opportunity to meet with Elmhurst residents. The goal of the City management is to provide the best possible services to the public.
