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<br /> Business and Industry 0
<br /> Elk River's location has made it an ideal destination for business and industry. Situated C
<br /> close to the metro and along two major highways, Elk River is home to a wide range of Z
<br /> original equipment manufacturers (OEM), light and heavy industrial manufacturing 0
<br /> facilities and multiple data centers. The proliferation of commercial and industrial
<br /> development creates unique opportunities and challenges for emergency service
<br /> providers as tactics, strategies, equipment and personnel needs commonly reflect that
<br /> of the specific target hazards of a community.
<br /> Government
<br /> Elk River is a Statutory Plan A city with a weak Mayor-Council form of government
<br /> whereby administrative, as well as legislative, authority is the ultimate responsibility of
<br /> the City Council.
<br /> The Mayor and four Councilmembers serve on the City Council as elected officials for
<br /> 4-year terms. The Mayor is elected by the electors of the city at large. The city is
<br /> divided into four wards, with a Councilmember representing each ward.
<br /> City Administration
<br /> The city administrator is responsible for the ongoing operations of the city, city council
<br /> relations, strategic planning, policy research and implementation, oversight of boards
<br /> and commissions, performance management and general city administration.
<br /> City operations are divided into six functional areas, five are official departments, led
<br /> by department directors.
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