City of Cape Girardeau - Law-and-Policy

City Charter & Ordinances Under the Council/Manager form of government, the Mayor and City Council establish policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-to-day management of the City organization, acting by the rules established in the City's charter. The Mayor is elected at large (city-wide) for a four-year term while the six City Council Members are elected from wards for staggered four-year terms. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, and the City Manager appoints all but a few of the employees. The Mayor and City Council Members serve part-time and meet twice monthly to review and establish ordinances and other policies.
-- Applicable Law -- CITY CHARTER The Charter outlines how local government is to be operated, the powers held by the residents and the responsibilities they give their Council and City Manager. CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES Cape Girardeau City Ordinances are local decisions that only apply to Cape Girardeau. MISSOURI STATE STATUTES Missouri State Statutes Code of Regulations FEDERAL LAWS & REGULATIONS Laws, regulations and other federal resources		-- Policies -- Annexation Plan Casino Funding Policy Investment Policy Master Facilities Plan Open Meetings and Records Policy Personnel Public Art Policy Purchase of American Products Tax Increment Financing Policy (This section is under revision through October 2012) Report missing policy