Vienna Town Council

The Vienna Town Council is comprised of six council members. The Mayor presides over meetings of the Council and has all the same the rights and duties as the council members.

History
The Town Council was created with the incorporation of the town on February 28, 1890. It originally consisted of nine members, elected for three year terms in three successive years. The first council, appointed by the Virginia General Assembly, consisted of:
 * William H. Bowman
 * Thomas H. Harper
 * Anderson Freeman
 * John L. Bukey
 * William B. Lewis
 * Benjamin F. Clayberger
 * Orrin E. Hine
 * Howard A. Money
 * John E. Dunsey

Functions
The Town Council is responsible for:
 * The establishment of town policy
 * Passing ordinances and resolutions
 * Approving the town budget
 * Setting tax rates
 * Authorizing land use plans
 * Appointing members of town boards and commissions.

Elections
Elections to the town council occur every year for three Town Council seats, with elections for the office of mayor occurring on even-numbered years. Town elections are held on the first Tuesday in May at the Vienna Community Center.