The Home Rule Charter for the City of Watauga was adopted at an election held on January 19, 1980 and established a Council/Manager form of Government. City Council consists of the Mayor and seven council members. City Council Members are elected at large and serve two-year terms.
City Council
- Appoint City Manager
- Adopt the annual budget
- Appoint members to City Boards, Commissions and Committees
- Adopt Ordinances
- Appoint City Secretary
- Appoint City Attorney
- Appoint Municipal Court Judge and Associate Judge
City Manager
- Appoint employees of the City with Council confirmation of Department Heads
- Prepare the annual budget for City Council review
- Manage operations of the City of Watauga