Governing Body

Overview


The Governing Body is the policy-making body of the City and decides what programs and functions that City government provides, in addition to responsibilities set forth by Kansas Statutes. A Mayor and five City Council Members serve Spring Hill. All are elected to four-year at-large terms.

City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison St. Members of the public are encouraged to attend or watch the meetings livestreamed to the City's YouTube channel.

The latest City Council meeting video will appear below.

Contact 

Advise the Governing Body about any issues, concerns, or comments that you’d like to submit by completing our Contact Form.

Responsibilities

Some of the major functions of the City Council include:

  • Passing all ordinances and resolutions
  • Adopting the annual budget
  • Providing the necessary positions for officers to govern the City
  • Authorizing the salaries for all City employees
  • Appointing a City Administrator

The Mayor, by and with the consent of the Governing Body, appoints the members of advisory boards and commissions. 

Vision Statement 

Spring Hill — A Destination of Choice — Committed to creating a sense of home where its citizens and community leaders partner with a cooperative spirit to create safe, vibrant, family-oriented neighborhoods and thriving business districts. We promote a community of excellence through the sharing of our strengths, a respect for our differences, and a mutual desire to build a foundation upon which our children can build careers, raise their family and create a legacy.