The City of Geneva was incorporated as a "Home Rule Charter" city in 1958. As a charter city, Geneva chose the City Council-Manager form of government to manage the government.  Under this form of government, the City Council is responsible for defining the mission and policies of the City of Geneva.  This is usually done through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions.  The City Manager assists the City Council in defining the policies of the City.  After the city-wide policies have been developed, the City Manager is responsible for the administration and management of these policies.

What this means for all employees in the City of Geneva is that they work for their respective department head and then for the City Manager.  While City Council oversees all matters of the City, the responsibility for personnel rests with the City Manager.  This form of operation insures that the day-to-day business of the City is run on a professional non-political basis.

Currently, the City provides the citizens of Geneva with such services as police and fire protection through the respective departments; street services through the street department; a wastewater treatment plant; finance department, zoning inspections and compliance, and various other administrative functions, all available at the Municipal Building.  Each employee plays a vital role in providing these services that the citizens of Geneva have come to expect.

For additional information please view our City Charter.