Clearwater Government

The City of Clearwater is administered by a Council-Manager form of government, and the City Manager serves as the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the City. The Council is comprised of a Mayor and 4 council members.

The Council is responsible for setting policies and making decisions on local government issues including tax rates, annexations, property code variances and large contract awards. A quote from the council's website says "The Council strives to maintain Clearwater's reputation as an innovative leader in the delivery of municipal services while developing programs, practices, policies and procedures that work within a conservative budget and strives to achieve a high level of citizen satisfaction."