City Council

The Tahoka City Council consists of a mayor, one at-large member and four single district members. Council is the highest link in the chain of command for a municipality. The council speaks as one, not as individual members. The opinions of a council members need to reflect the opinion of the council. Individual council members do not have authority to instruct staff. 

Council defines their expectations regarding the operations of the municipality through written policy. The policies are written to define the limitations of the municipality instead of the means for success, allowing for the city manager/administrator to decide the best way to accomplish the expected results. Policies are written in regards to the expected results of the positions and not for the expected results of the person or the incumbent. City council, boards and committees are not involved in the administration or operation of the city or its departments.

Members may not direct administrative staff to initiate programs nor conduct major studies or establish official policy without the approval of the city manager/administrator.