About Boulder City

City Council

The City Council, including the Mayor, is the governing body of the City and exercises legislative power by enacting ordinances, resolutions, orders, and other policies necessary for the management and execution of the powers vested in the City through the City Charter. By way of illustration, and not by way of limitation, the City Council shall have the power to:

• By a concurring vote of not less than 3 of its members, appoint to and / or remove from office the following City officers:
  • City Manager
  • City Attorney
  • City Clerk
  • Municipal Judge
• Establish other administrative departments and distribute the work of divisions
• Adopt the budget of the city
• Inquire into the conduct of any office, department or agency of the city and make investigations as to municipal affairs
• Appoint the members of all boards, commissions, and committees for specific or indefinite terms as provided elsewhere in the City Charter or in various resolutions or ordinances, with all such persons being removable from office only for cause, provided, however, that all persons so appointed must be and remain bona fide residents of the city during the tenure of each appointment
• Adopt plats
• Adopt and modify, from time to time, an official general map of the entire city, and 1 or more official maps of various portions of the city
• Regulate and restrict the height and number of stories of buildings and other structures, the size of yards and courts, the density of populations and the location and use of buildings for trade, industry, business, residence or other purposes
• Provide for an annual auditing of the city's financial accounts and records by independent auditors
• Levy such taxes as are authorized by applicable laws
• Except as required by federal law or state statute, no officer or employee of the city shall be appointed to any city board or commission, other than as an ex officio member
• Also, members of the City Council serve on various boards including but not limited to:
  • Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
  • Regional Transportation Commission
  • Regional Flood Control
  • District Board of Health
  • Insurance Pool / Pact
  • Nevada League of Cities

Mayor

The Mayor serves as a member of the City Council and presides over its meetings. The Mayor has no administrative duties in the city, but is recognized as the head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes and for dealing with emergencies if the state or federal government imposes martial law on the city. One of the Council members is elected by the City Council to serve as Mayor pro tempore to act during the absence of the Mayor.

City Clerk

The City Clerk provides a public records management program and preserves the city's public records, conducts accurate, professional, fair elections and election services, monitors state legislative activity, and serves as a liaison for Boulder City resident.

Commitment to Accuracy

The City Clerk is committed to the accurate maintenance and organization of the City's records and is dedicated to providing public records information and assistance to the City Council, City staff and citizens. The City Clerk provides other services, and answers frequently asked questions. Feel free to contact us.

Other Services

• Conduct elections and provide voting, registration, and municipal election information
• Provide administrative and clerical support services to the Mayor and City Council and serve as a liaison between citizens and City Council members
• Coordinate City Council appointments to various volunteer boards and commissions and volunteer recruitment
• Prepare and post notices and agendas of meetings in accordance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law, and prepare agenda packets for meetings
• Prepare minutes of all City Council workshops and other committee / commission as required
• Custodian of all city records, providing quality public records management and services
• Monitor state legislative activity
• Provide general and historical information regarding Boulder City
• Provide notarial services and official certified copies of public records