Role of the Liquor Commissioner
The Mayor serves as the City’s Liquor Commissioner and oversees the enforcement of the City’s Liquor Ordinance and other regulations.
The Liquor Commissioner:
- Serves as the primary point of contact for all liquor license-related matters.
- Plays a major role in proposing changes to the liquor provisions in the City’s Liquor Ordinance.
- Develops the Rules of the Local Liquor Commissioner.
- Makes suggestions relative to enforcement policies.
- Holds liquor licensees accountable for following the City’s Liquor Ordinance and regulations.
The Liquor Commissioner does not determine prosecution of individual criminal violations or manage details of liquor enforcement.
Deputy Liquor Commissioner
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor and assists with the responsibilities listed above. The Deputy Liquor Commissioner works with the Liquor Commissioner, the City’s Police Department, Legal Department, and the Mayor’s Office to coordinate implementation of the City’s Liquor Ordinance, licensing, and regulations.