The members of the City Council shall be elected and serve for a four-year term. The City Council shall be the legislative division of the municipal government, and shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be authorized by law. The City Council shall maintain the peace, regulate business, protect the public health and safety and assess such taxes and fees as are necessary and appropriate in the exercise of these functions.
(Neb. RS 17-103, 17-104) (2000 Code, § 1-103)