Council Member Biographies
Mayor Richard P. Miller, Jr.
Alderman Maureen Hennessy
- 1st Ward
Alderman Paul Robinson
- 2nd Ward
Alderman Erik
Miller - 3rd Ward
Alderman Michael
Lynch, Jr. - 4th Ward
Alderman Rodger Moran
- 5th Ward
Alderman Veronica
Diver - 6th Ward
Alderman Lizabeth
Shannon - 7th Ward
Alderman Kevin Hodne
- 8th Ward
Common
Council Support Staff
City Clerk James
R. Koury
City Attorney David Merzig
Legislative Authority
Legislative power of the City of Oneonta is vested in
the Common Council, which enacts laws and manages and
controls the finances and property of the City. The
Council, presided by the Mayor, consists of eight (8)
aldermen. Each alderman represents the ward in which
they reside for a four year term. As of January 1, 1976,
the wards were increased from six to eight and ward
lines were redrawn. The Mayor is elected for a four year
term.
Taxes, assessments, and ordinances require a
concurring majority vote of all members of the Council.
All other transactions require only a quorum or simple
majority be present. The Mayor votes only when it is
necessary to break a tie vote. The Mayor also is a
strong mayor in that he has veto power over legislative
actions.
Common Council
Organization/Meeting Time
Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at 7:30 p.m. The Common Council meets in its
chambers, located on the second floor of City Hall, 258
Main Street. The proceedings are recorded on tape and
minutes are later
transcribed and are available for public inspection at
the City Clerk's Office. Information on agenda items may
be obtained from the City Clerk prior to Common Council
meetings. All regular meetings of the Council are open
to the public.
Research into areas covered by the Council is
performed by informal, non-codified standing committees
and task forces. The Mayor annually appoints a chair and
generally two other members to each committee. Each
committee provides the full Council with a report at the
regular Council meeting. The task forces established by
the Mayor will be temporary and have very defined
duties. Each standing committee and task force is
described below.
Finance/Administration
Departmental functions included: Assessor,
Bingo Inspector, Chamberlain, Clerk, Court Clerk,
Purchasing/Vendor Registration.
Human Resources
Departmental functions included: Personnel.
Facilities/Technology/Operations
Departmental functions included:
Central Garage, Engineer, OPT, Public Service,
Recreation, Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment.
Community
Improvement
Departmental functions included: Community
Development, Downtown, Historian, Librarian,
Neighborhood, Grant Seeking, Gov't/Major Employer
Relations
Public Safety
Board
Departmental functions included:
Court/Prosecutor, Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, Health
Inspector, Health Officer
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