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Council-Manager Government
The current structure of Government for the City of Newport News.
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| Joe S. Frank Mayor at Large Term Expires June 30, 2010 | South District Joseph C. Whitaker Vice-Mayor Term Expires June 30, 2010 | Central District Herbert H. Bateman, Jr. Councilman Term Expires June 30, 2010 |
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| Central District Dr. Patricia P. Woodbury Councilwoman Term Expires June 30, 2012 | North District Madeline McMillan Councilwoman Term Expires June 30, 2012 | North District Sharon P. Scott Councilwoman Term Expires June 30, 2010 | South District Tina L. Vick Councilwoman Term Expires June 30, 2012 |
Neil A. Morgan The City of Newport News is administered by a Council- Manager form of government in which six citizens are elected from three districts - North, Central, and South - to serve on the City Council. The Mayor is elected at large. The City Council establishes the city’s public policy through resolutions and ordinances, approves proposed programs, and controls the funding of these programs. City Council is guided by the City Charter, as adopted and approved by the Virginia General Assembly, and by its own rules of procedure, resolutions and ordinances. City Council makes decisions after obtaining input from citizens and staff. The City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk are appointed by the City Council and department heads are appointed by the City Manager. As chief administrative officer of the City, the City Manager coordinates the work of all City departments and offices and administers the policies established by City Council. MAKING DECISIONS FOR THE FUTURE |
