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 The City of Commerce is a Home Rule municipality with a council-manager form of government. The City Council consists of the mayor and 4 council members, elected at-large, and serving two-year staggered terms. There is also a City Planning and Zoning Board, and the city has a Master Plan.
Commerce employs 19 municipal police plus 7 reserve officers. Twelve paid firemen are augmented with 25 volunteer fire fighters. The Texas A&M University-Commerce Police work closely with the Commerce Police Department. For more information about the City of Commerce, go to the city's website at www.commerce-tx.com The role of Commerce city government is to manage the overall affairs of the city, both internally and as they relate to adjacent communities, the county and the state. Those governing - the Mayor and City Council - are charged with oversight of the city's operation and maintenance, and to ensure that its growth and development is both orderly and economically sound. Goals for the City of Commerce- Provide a safe environment
- Promote quality transportation services
- Provide quality infrastructure for existing citizens and businesses as well as quality growth opportunities
- Work to instill a "Sense of Community" in our residents
- Conduct the business of the City in a fiscally responsible manner
- Provide diversified residential housing opportunities
- Provide a diversified business climate
- Continue to attract business and industry
- Provide quality leisure opportunities
- Employ high-quality, service-oriented personnel
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