Mayor & City Council

City Government

The City of Belfast is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of Belfast. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the governing body. All governing body members serve two-year terms. The governing body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies.

Belfast Council Ground Rules: Adopted October 2, 2018 (PDF)

Why does the City Council deliberate in Executive Session?

Belfast Council Letter Regarding Free Speech and Civility-February 2, 2021 (PDF)

City of Belfast Core Values Statement Adopted February 16, 2021 (PDF)

Council Members