What does an Alderman do?

That is one question I have been getting asked so here is a brief answer.

The City of NLR is divided into four legislative districts or wards. Each district is represented by two aldermen who are elected by their constituency to serve a four year term. In addition to representing the interests of their ward residents, together the eight aldermen and the Mayor comprise the NLR City Council, which serves as the legislative branch of government of the City of NLR. Within specified limits, the City Council has the general authority to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs including, but not limited to, the power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare; to license; to tax; and to incur debt.

To me the key in that paragraph is "representing the interests of their ward residents". I want to work for you, BECAUSE WARD 3 MATTERS!

As of 1 Jan 2009 NLR has 3 Alderwomen on the City Council.