Mayor & Council responsibilities

City Code of Ordinances

A searchable version of the City Code of Ordinances may be viewed at City Code of Ordinances.

Chapter 15 of the City Code of Ordinances

Chapter 15 of the City Code provides the legal authority for the position of Mayor. This Chapter is based upon Iowa Code Chapter 372.

Chapter 17 of the City Code of Ordinances 

Chapter 17 of the City Code provides the legal authority for the position of the City Council. This chapter is based upon Iowa Code Chapter 364.

Mayor and Council Roles

Here is a section of the Iowa Municipal Policy Leaders’ Handbook, which is a resource guide published by the Iowa League of Cities for elected officials. The complete handbook may be viewed by contacting the City Clerk’s Office.

City Policies

View a complete listing of current City policies. The City’s Council’s Rules of Procedure, which the Mayor is responsible for enforcing, are found on page 10.

Comprehensive Master Plan

A Comprehensive Plan is one of the most important documents for a community.  It is a long-range policy guide to decisions about the physical development of a community.  This document was adopted in May 2020 and may be found at:

Strategic Plan

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Indianola City Council approved the City's strategic plan for 2024-27 with emphasis on four priorities: Our Welcoming Hometown, Thriving Hub of Economic Development & Innovation, Resource Optimization, and Protect & Promote Public Health and Safety. To strengthen alignment and ensure clarity in achieving these priorities, the City Council and staff engaged in a comprehensive goal-setting process in December 2025.

Budget

The City of Indianola's budget is the spending plan for the fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. View More Information