City Commission
The City operates under the Commission – Manager form of government as prescribed by Charter. Under this model the City Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the City with the Buchanan City Commission’s main function being legislative and setting important policies that chart the future course of Buchanan. The City Commission is made up of five (5) members who serve four (4) year terms. The Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are selected at the first meeting in November following the City election.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. unless it is a holiday and then the meeting is the next business day. Residents are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The Agenda is posted in the cabinet by the entrance to City Hall the Friday before a Monday Meeting.
FAQ
How do I get added to the Agenda?
To be added to a City Commission agenda for Scheduled Matters from the Floor, please contact the Clerk a week prior to the next City Commission Meeting. You can call or email clerk@cityofbuchanan.com.
City Commission meetings can be viewed on Comcast Channel 17 and on the City's YouTube Channel.
For meetings from October 2021 to present, click here.
For meetings before October 2021, click here.