Finance Committee :

Responsible for financial matters of the city including budget preparation, major purchases, etc.
Committee members: Charles Barfield (Chairman), Jerry Mizell, Bill Carrell, Bob Midnight
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Water/Light/Street Committee:

Plans all infrastructure projects relating to matters of the water, light and street departments.
Committee members: Charles Barfield (Chairman), Kim Brown, Bill Carrell, David McManus
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Industrial Committee:

Works closely with Economic Developer to attract new businesses and industry to Metropolis/Massac County. Plans projects relating to Industrial Park infrastructure.
Committee members: Bob Midnight (Chairman), Jerry Mizell, David Daughtery, David McManus
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Parks & Recreation Committee:

Works with Parks & Recreation Director to develop plan for recreational activities in Metropolis. Ensures that parks are kept in a safe and enjoyable manner for residents.
Committee members: Bill Carrell (Chairman), Kim Brown, David McManus, Jerry Mizell
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Police and Fire Committee:

Works with Police and Fire Departments regarding equipment purchases, construction projects, hiring of dispatchers and paid on-call firefighters. The hiring of Police Officers, Firefighters as well as promotions of full-time emergency personnel are the responsibility of the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, a Board independent of the City Council.
Committee members:Bill Carrell (Chairman), Kim Brown, Charles Barfield, Richard Corzine, Jr.
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Claims Committee:

Reviews claims for property damage and personal injury possibly arising from city error. Determines liability and makes recommendation to full council for payment or denial.
Committee members: Richard Corzine, Jr. (Chairman), David Daugherty, Charles Barfield, Bob Midnight
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Environmental Committee:

Reviews matters relating to environmental issues.
Committee members: Kim Brown (Chairman), Jerry Mizell, Robert Midnight, Richard Corzine, Jr.
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Condemned Buildings Committee:

Works on condemnation of substandard structures.
Committee members: Jerry Mizell (Chairman), Bill Carrell, David Daugherty, Richard Corzine, Jr.
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Ordinance Committee:

Responsible for review of Ordinances prior to adoption by the City Council.
Committee members: David Daughtery (Chairman), Charles Barfield, David McManus, Bob Midnight
(current agenda) (current minutes)

Insurance Committee:

Committee members: Charles Barfield (Chairman), Bill Carrell, Greg Garner, David Bowman,
JK Thomas, Trevor Shreves, Bob Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Chad Parker, Chris Carter, Terri Johnston