Purpose

The legislative and governing body of the City of Ennis consists of a Mayor, a Mayor Pro Tem, and five (5) Commissioners.  Jointly referred to as the City Commission, they are elected on a non-partisan basis with three-year, staggered terms.  Five (5) of the City Commission members are elected from their respective wards, while the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are elected at large.  

The City of Ennis has operated under the Commission-Manager form of government since 1957.  The City Commission is responsible, among other things, for adopting a budget, passing ordinances, appointing committees, and hiring the City Manager, City Secretary, the City Attorney, and the Municipal Judge.

Meetings

Regular meetings of the City Commission are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. in the City Commission Chambers, 107 N. Sherman St., Ennis, TX  75119.

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Contact the City Commission at 972-875-1234, Ext. 2236 

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