MAYOR'S OFFICE

Divisions of the Mayor's Office 3-1-1 Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance Boards & Commissions Citizens' Assistance Cultural Affairs Education Initiatives Government Affairs Health and Environmental Policy Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Inspector General International Affairs and Development Neighborhoods and Housing Office of Mobility One Stop Business Center People With Disabilities Public Safety and Homeland Security Special Events Veterans Affairs

Mayor Bill White serves as the Executive Officer of the City.

As the City's chief administrator and official representative, the Mayor is responsible for the general management of the City and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced.

• Mayor's Task Force On International Travelers (.pdf)
• Mayor 2008 State of the City Address
• Mayor's 2008 Inauguration Speech

Administrative duties include the appointments, with Council approval, of department heads and persons serving on advisory boards.

As Executive Officer, the Mayor administers oaths and signs all motions, resolutions and ordinances passed by City Council.

The Mayor also serves a legislative function, presiding over City Council with voting privileges.

The Mayor is responsible for advising Council of the City's financial condition and presents to Council an annual budget for approval.

WRITE, CALL, OR E-MAIL THE MAYOR AT:

Mayor Bill White
City of Houston
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251

PHONE: 832.393.1000
EMAIL: mayor@cityofhouston.net