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City Government
Clay Center has a Mayor-Council form of government. The four member City Council is composed of two representatives from each of the two voting wards of the City. Councilmember's are elected for four-year staggering terms.
The Mayor is elected at large and serves a four year term. The Mayor presides at all meetings of the City Council and votes only when his vote would be the deciding vote.
The City Council meets in the Community Room at 219 W Fairfield St on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Every citizen is welcome and encouraged to attend.
City Council Members:
L. Wayne Johnson - Mayor
Roger Thompson - President
Nanette Shackelford
Philip Janda
Victoria Switzer
Contact Info: cityoffice@clay-center.net or 402-762-3356
County Government Clay Center is the site of the Clay County Courthouse which provides services such as voter registration, motor vehicle registration, driver licensing, Register of Deeds, Assessor, Social and Senior Services, County and District Court and County Treasurer. Clay County has 16 townships and is governed by a seven-member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by popular vote for four-year terms. County zoning classifications are: General Agricultural Agricultural Industrial Residential Highway Commercial Industrial Fire Protection Fire protection is provided to Clay Center by a 40-member volunteer fire department. The fire department also operates the Rural Fire District's equipment in providing protection outside the city limits and serves on mutual aid calls. Law Enforcement Police Department Clay Center employs one part time police officer. Sheriff's Department The Clay County Sheriff's Department in Clay Center is staffed by several full-time and part-time employees. Regular patrol provides protection to existing industries by the police and sheriff's departments. State Patrol There are four Nebraska state patrolmen serving Clay Center. |
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