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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
The City of Starkville
operates under a code charter stipulating the mayor/aldermen form of government. The mayor is responsible for day-to-day administration of the city; the board of aldermen establishes policies, budgets, and appoints citizens to committees. The mayor and seven aldermen are elected every four years.
For more information about Starkville's city government, board meeting schedules, etc, visit www.cityofstarkville.org.


 

The municipalities of Maben and Sturgis also operate under a Mayor/Alderman form of government, each with elected Alderman.

For more information about Maben's city government, please call
662-258-2598.

For more information about Sturgis' city government, please call 662.465.7970.


    STARKVILLE   MABEN   STURGIS
Form of City Government:   Mayor-Board of Aldermen   Mayor-Board of Aldermen   Municipality
Form of County Government:   County Unit/Supervisors   Supervisors   N/A
Police Department:   38 full-time Personnel
33 Patrol Cars
  2 full-time Personnel
4 Patrol Cars
  1 full-time / 2 part-time Personnel
2 Patrol Cars
Fire Department:   45 Full-time Personnel
4 Pumper Trucks
2 rescue vehicles
85 foot ladder truck
1 reserve vehicle
The department also supports a hazardous materials team
  3 pumper trucks
1 rescue vehicle
1 reserve vehicle
Ladder truck N/A
  2 rescue vehicles
1 reserve vehicle
22' Ladder truck
Fire Insurance Rating:   5 (City)   8 (City)   8 (City)
10 (County)
Planning and Zoning:   City of Starkville, Planning and Zoning Commission   Mayor & Board   N/A



COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Oktibbeha County government is managed by five supervisors elected for four-year terms from five county districts. Supervisors are responsible for the funding and oversight of all county departments including courts, law enforcement, welfare and health departments, road construction and maintenance, and other operations. A County Administrator handles the day-to-day operation.

You may contact the board at 662-323-1520.






Contact the Partnership at:
200 East Main Street • Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: 662.323.3322 • Fax: 662.323.5815 • Toll Free: 800.649.8687