Form of Government

The City of Jeffersontown has a mayor and city council form of government. 

The mayor holds a four year term and can only hold the position for three consecutive terms.

Responsibilities

The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the administrative branch of city government and holds the following responsibilities:

• Enforcing all laws and ordinances 
• Exercising administrative supervision and control over all departments 
• Preparing and submitting annual budgets to the City Council
• Keeping the Council fully advised of the financial conditions and needs of the city 
• Recommending actions to the Council
• Appoints members to the following boards:
  • Civic Service Commission 
  • Code Enforcement Board 
  • Ethics Commission 
  • Planning and Zoning
• Hiring and terminating all employees of the city with the exception of the City Clerk and Chief of Police