The City of Kirby is a Home Rule City, as allowed under the statute of the State of Texas. Home Rule allows the city to govern itself, conduct business, and adopt ordinances of any nature as long as the action does not violate state or federal law.

The citizens of Kirby adopted the City Charter in 1988. The Charter serves as the foundation for our city government. It serves as the "constitution" for our community. The Charter set the number of elected officials as Mayor and six (6) Council Members. The terms are set at two (2) years and are staggered. The Mayor is the head of the elected body, and serves as the Chair of the City Council. The Mayor appoints committees and represents the City of Kirby at official functions. The Charter establishes the type of government we have - Council/Manager from of government.

The Charter provides that the City of Kirby will have a City Manager and the City Manager will be responsible to and directed by the City Council as a whole. The City Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of the City.

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