City Council

The Bath City Council is composed of nine members, one member from each of the City's seven wards and two at-large members. Councilors serve three-year terms.

As the elected legislature of the City of Bath, the City Council is responsible for implementing policies to protect and improve the quality of life and well-being of the citizens. It will do this by enacting ordinances, orders, and resolutions, and by providing policy direction to the City Manager. The Council should not interfere in the day-to-day management of the City or give orders or direction to City employees, who work for the City Manager.

Meetings and Agendas

City Council meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers (55 Front Street, 3rd floor). Additional meetings, when needed, are held on the third Wednesday of the month. You can watch City Council meetings live or on demand through Bath Community Television (BCTV) Channel 14.

Governance

The City Council shall have, exercise, and enjoy all the rights, immunities, powers and privileges of municipal corporations incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine. It shall be subject to all the duties, liabilities, and obligations provided for herein, or otherwise pertaining to or incumbent upon municipal corporations. It may enact orders, resolutions and ordinances consistent with the constitution and laws of the State of Maine and establish penalties for the breach thereof as authorized by law.

Ward Maps

The City is divided into seven wards. You can find which City Council represents you on our ward maps. The two at-large City Counciors represent the City as whole.