Union City operates under a **mayor–council** form of government. In this structure, an elected mayor serves as the city’s chief executive figure, while the city council adopts ordinances, approves budgets, and sets local policy. Day-to-day administration is typically handled through city departments and professional staff.
### Administrative structure - **Mayor:** Elected citywide. - **City Council:** Elected representatives serving wards or at-large seats depending on the city’s charter structure. - **City departments:** Common functions include police, fire or fire coordination, planning and zoning, code enforcement, parks and recreation, finance, and public works.
Union City is in **Fulton County**, so many important public services involve coordination across city, county, school, and regional bodies. County-level institutions help shape courts, elections, health services, tax administration, and some infrastructure planning.
### Political representation Residents are represented at multiple levels: - **City government:** Union City mayor and council. - **County government:** Fulton County officials. - **State government:** Members of the Georgia General Assembly representing the area. - **Federal government:** A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the district covering the city, plus Georgia’s two U.S. senators.
### Public services Local government responsibilities typically include: - Police and community safety - Land use planning and permitting - Local street maintenance - Parks and recreation programming - Sanitation or contracted waste arrangements - Community development initiatives
For the most current officeholders, residents should consult the official City of Union City and Fulton County websites, since elected leadership can change over time.
