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What does this office do?
The Mayor of Lindsay is the elected city leader for the City of Lindsay, not for Gainesville or all of Cooke County. Lindsay is run by the mayor and a five-member City Council. The mayor leads City Council meetings and usually votes only when the council is tied. The job is mainly about keeping city business moving and making sure local rules are carried out.
The mayor also has formal duties during emergencies, including local disaster decisions. The mayor can call special council meetings, swear in officials, and sign city documents when authorized. The mayor cannot hire, fire, or start new policies alone without City Council approval. For a Gainesville resident, the key point is that this office affects Lindsay city services, rules, meetings, and emergencies inside Lindsay city limits.
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