government
City of Purcell
The City of Purcell operates under a council-manager system of local government, with a five (5) -member governing body elected by the citizens of Purcell to handle legislative responsibilities such as setting policy, passing local ordinances, and approving operations, much like a corporate board of directors. Click here for Purcell's Charter.
The council then appoints a city manager to oversee the administrative operations, implement its policies, and provide expert advice. The manager plays a similar role to that of a CEO in a company, ensuring the smooth operation of the city's day-to-day activities and guiding its overall strategic direction. The City Council also appoints the City Treasurer, City Attorney and Municipal Judges.
A mayor and a vice mayor are selected by the Council from its members to preside at meetings, to sign Council approved documents and to singularly represent the Council at events. Council members also serve as Trustees of the Purcell Public Works Authority Trust (PPWA) that manages revenue operations of water, wastewater, electric and solid waste collection. PPWA also holds ownership of Purcell Municipal Hospital and the Purcell Golf Course.
Further, the members also perform the board of directors' duties for the Purcell Economic Development Authority.
Council Members are elected to serve three-year terms on the Council and Authority, rotating one or two members for election annually.
Who are your elected officals?
Graham Fishburn
City Mayor; Authority Chairman
James "Jay" Tate
City Council Member; Authority Trustee
Allen Eubanks
City Council Member; Authority Trustee
Greg Wheat
Council Member
Joe Franco
Council Member
Click here to view council agendas and meeting minutes.