Roles and Responsibilities of the Village Council:

A summary of the roles and responsibilities of the Village Council, Village President, and Council Executive are provided below.

The legislative authority (law-making) power of the Village is given to the Village Council. The Village Council, within the confines of the Village Charter (the General Law Village Act), all appropriate state and federal laws, and court decisions, formulates the policy direction for the Village of Bellaire through formal votes and the adoption of ordinances and policy resolutions.

The Village President is the Chief Executive Officer and the ceremonial head for the Village of Bellaire. The Village President, on-behalf of the Village Council ensures that the policies of the Village Council are being carried out. The Village President also is the presiding officer of all Village Council meetings.

General Functions of the Village Council:

  • Respond to citizen concerns
  • Represent various segments of the community
  • Appoint and direct the Council Executive and Village Attorney
  • Establish Village policies by enacting ordinances and resolutions
  • Approve the annual Village budget
  • Determine Village tax rates and fees

The Village of Bellaire appoints a Village Treasurer who is responsible for the financial aspects of the Village.  The Treasurer collects taxes, pays the bills, sits on the Investment Committee and is responsible for the yearly audit of the Village. 

Election Information:

All Village elections are held the first Tuesday, after the second Monday, in September, of odd numbered years.  The Village President and all trustees are elected for four-year terms.  The President and two trustees in one odd numbered year and the other four trustees in the next odd numbered year.  The President Pro-Tempore is a member of the Village Council and is selected by the council, every October for a one year term appointment.  The President Pro-Tempore, in the absence of the President, shall preside at Village Council meetings and serves as the acting President.


Code of Ordinances:

The Code of Ordinances for the Village of Bellaire are the local laws, on many different subjects, that have been adopted over time by the Village Council. It is prepared at the direction of the Village Council by and under the supervision of the Village Attorney. The Code is also available for viewing and copying at the Village offices.


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