The City of the Village of Indian Hill operates under a Council–Manager form of government with seven elected City Council members working with a City Manager appointed by City Council with the support of a clerk of council and a solicitor.

Election Process

All City Council members are elected at large by a popular vote of City residents for two- year terms. Elections occur in November of odd-numbered years. Once seated, City Council members select the Mayor and Vice Mayor who serve in those positions for a two-year term.

Responsibilities

City Council is responsible for establishing policies, creating annual goals for staff implementation, ensuring the Charter and Code of Ordinances are upheld, and enacting legislation necessary for municipal operations. City Council oversees the Operating and Capital budget, Water Works Operating and Capital Fund and various other funds such as Green Areas, Bridle Trails, Recreation, Shooting Club and Rowe Arboretum.

City Manager

By Charter, the City Manager serves as the City’s chief executive, administrator, and law enforcement officer. The City Manager is responsible for the day to day municipal operations by working closely with department managers, ensures Council policies are implemented, creates a cost conscious, yet service oriented annual budget for Council approval, and is appointed by Council.

Committees

City Council operates with six standing committees: Buildings & Grounds, Finance, Law, Public Safety, Public Works, and Water Works & Utility Deregulation.