Editing Silverton, Ohio (section)

==Government==
The Village of Silverton is a charter municipality and operates under the [[council-manager]] form of government, combining the strong political leadership of elected officials with the professional expertise of an appointed [[city manager|village manager]].

Legislative authority under this form of government is vested in [[Town council|Village Council]], the body that is chosen by the electorate. Council hires the manager to serve as the village's full-time [[chief executive officer]].

Silverton Village Council consists of six members elected at-large to serve two year terms. In addition to appointing the village manager and passing legislation, Council approves the annual operating budget, contracts in the village's name, levies taxes, and appoints a [[village attorney]].

The [[Mayor]], who is directly elected to a two-year term, serves as the official and ceremonial head of the village and presides over all meetings of Council. He has the right to introduce legislation and to take part in discussion of all matters before Council with the right to vote in the event of a tie.

The village manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the village, implements Council action, hires and oversees the staff, prepares and implements the annual operating budget and keeps the elected officials advised of the village's financial viability.
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