THE CITY OF VANDALIA, OHIO

The City of Vandalia, Ohio is governed by a municipal "charter" first adopted on April 7, 1959. The charter adopted the Council - Manager form of municipal government. The Council consists of six Council members and a mayor. All seven members of Council are elected on a "at large," nonpartisan basis for four year terms. The mayor besides being a voting member of Council is its presiding officer. The office of mayor is recognized as the ceremonial head of City and is also given certain specific civil responsibilities. The mayor in Vandalia lacks the power of veto. The current mayor and council members may hold no other positions within the City government.

The city manager is the chief executive and administrative officer of the City. The city manager is appointed by a majority vote of Council. As such, the city manager is responsible for the enforcement of City ordinances, signs contracts,and hires as well as removes all other employees of the municipality. An individual appointed to this position must be become a resident of the City within six months of their appointment. The city manager serves an indefinite term until he or she resigns or is removed by action of the majority of Council.

  At a Glance...
 Date Settled  August 17, 1838
 Village of Vandalia Incorporated  February 7, 1848
 City Charter Effective  January 1, 1960
 Form of Government  Council-Manager
 Status  Home Rule Charter City
 Population (2000 Census)  Approximately 14,603
 Number of Residences   6,450
 Land Area  12.35 square miles
 Businesses & Industries  More than 430
 Miles of Streets 80
 Municipal Tax  2.0%
 Total Property Tax Millage  79.51 mills
 City Portion of Property Tax  4.14 mills
 County Portion of Property Tax  18.24 mills
 Vandalia-Butler Schools Portion  53.30 mills
 Library Millage  1.25 mills
 School District Income Tax None 
 Real Estate  Assessed at 35% of market value
 Agricultural/Residential Property Tax  57.86 mills
 Commercial/Industrial Property Tax  59.87 mills
Tangible personal property tax has been eliminated from taxation throughout Ohio
 Fire Insurance Rating  Class 5
 Municipal Bond Rating  Aa3


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