How our city government works

CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL

Clinton’s City Charter spells out all the rules for our council-manager form of government – which we believe is the best fit for communities our size.

The City Council is in charge of appointing and removing the city manager and enacting municipal legislation. It can also raise and spend money – just like it did at its last meeting when it agreed to spend $550,000 to purchase the Trade Winds Inn, …