From the Desk of Mayor White

The City of Runaway Bay has received questions about whether it operates under a “strong-mayor” form of government. To provide clarification, the City requested a written legal opinion from Brown & Hofmeister, LLP.

The attached letter confirms that Runaway Bay does NOT operate under a strong-mayor form of government.

Runaway Bay is a Type A General Law municipality governed by Chapter 22 of the Texas Local Government Code. Under Texas law, strong-mayor systems are found only in home-rule cities.

As outlined in the attorney’s opinion, Runaway Bay does not have, and under state law cannot implement, a strong-mayor form of government.

The letter also explains that when the City Council previously chose not to retain a city administrator, an ordinance was approved allowing the Mayor to assume certain administrative duties for day-to-day operations. This does not create or convert the City into a strong-mayor system.

For full context, the complete legal opinion is included.

As always, residents with additional questions are encouraged to contact City Hall. I am an advocate for every resident and available to address any concern directly.

Respectfully,

Mayor Herman White

City Of Runaway Bay