Government
Meridian has a Mayor that serves 4 year terms and received annual salary of $70,200 in 2009. Meridian has a City Council of 4 members. Every two years, two City Council seats are up for re-election. Members of the City Council serve 4 year terms and received annual compensation of $9,000 in 2009.
The Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, appoints the following officers:
- City Attorney
- Public Works Director
- Chief of Police
- Fire Chief
- Planning Director
- Parks and Rec Director
- Chief Financial Officer
"Meridian Idaho City Code". http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=306. Retrieved September 23, 2009.
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