City Council

City Council Overview

• Silverton's governing body is composed of the Mayor and six Council member
• The Mayor is elected At-large for a two-year term
• Council Members are elected At-large for four-year terms
• The Mayor and Council Members are volunteers and do not receive salary for their service
• The Mayor presides over Council Meetings, enforces Council rules and determines the order of business under the Council protocols and guidelines
• In order to be eligible to serve on the Council, a candidate must be a registered voter, and have resided in the City during the twelve months immediately preceding the election

Mission Statement

To provide exceptional public service that ensures safety, maintains infrastructure, preserves our unique heritage, and protects natural resources while proactively pursuing emerging opportunities to enhance our quality of life.

Meetings

• Meetings of the City Council are held to conduct City business.
• Begin at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the Agenda)
• First Monday of each month - If there is a holiday, then the Meeting is held on the second Monday
• Held in the Council Chambers, 421 South Water Street, Silverton and Zoom

Work Sessions

• Work Sessions allow the Council to discuss upcoming agenda items. No formal actions are taken during Work Sessions.
• Begin at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the Agenda)
• Third Monday of each month
• Held in the Council Chambers, 421 South Water Street, Silverton and Zoom.

View the Meetings page to access the most recent packet or approved minutes.