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Structure of Government

The City is governed by a seven member City Council, and Mayor, all of whom are elected to their positions for a term of four years.

The authority of City government is limited only to those specific duties which are delegated by Ohio law. Unlike townships, cities have the authority to pass ordinances which are law.

Even though New Franklin is a city, many of the services commonly associated with local government are under the legal jurisdiction of the County and State government. These include animal control, sewers, environmental protection and public health.

Mayor

Al Bollas	(330) 882-4324	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	The Mayor is recognized as the Chief Executive Officer of the City. His duties and powers include: to supervise the administration of the City’s affairs; to exercise control over all departments and divisions; to enforce all laws and ordinances; to prepare and submit the annual budget; to keep Council advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City; to appoint, promote, transfer, reduce or remove any officer or employee of the City (except elected officials); and to cause all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City or its inhabitants in any franchise or contract to which the City is a party to be faithfully kept and performed.

City Council

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	Paul Adamson (WARD 1) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Terry Harget (WARD 2) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	David Stock (WARD 3) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Gust Kalapodis (WARD 4) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Judy Jones (AT-LARGE) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Joseph Parsons (AT-LARGE) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Harry Gehm (AT-LARGE) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Council is responsible for carrying out the legislative function of the government. They decide issues of of City policy and are responsible for approving the expenditure of all City funds.

Council Clerk

The Clerk of Council shall keep and scribe the minutes of Council. Shall have custody of all laws, ordinances, and resolutions of Council; maintain all official documents, reports, papers and files of Council and perform other such duties as Council shall require.

Finance Director - Part Time

The part-time Finance Director is the chief fiscal officer of the City. In addition to keeping the finances of the City, the Finance Director is responsible for the collection, disbursement, and custody of all funds. Also responsible for various general accounting procedures including reporting, budgetary reporting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Meetings of City Council

The Council of the City of New Franklin holds its regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 PM, and its committee meetings at 6:00 PM on the same days, in the New Franklin Administration/Police Building, 5611 Manchester Road. All regular, special and emergency meetings are open to the public.

Administrative Staff

The members of the Administrative Staff act as liaisons between the Department Heads and Mayor and Finance Director in the coordination of daily office operations. The Finance Director and office support staff utilize accounting and payroll software, which was designed especially for use by Ohio political subdivisions. Among their various duties are assisting in the preparation of payroll and payroll-related reports, paying invoices and depositing funds; assisting fellow employees with all aspects of human resource-related issues, such as health insurance benefits, Workers’ Compensation and retirement plans; to keep accurate personnel records and files; and preserving and maintaining cemetery records.

Diane K. Snyder, Human Resources Coordinator
Tami Stefan, Accounting Assistant
Jacki Palmer, Administrative Assistant