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GOVERNMENT

Twin Falls - City government is led by an elected seven-member council chaired by a mayor elected by the council from within its ranks. The council employs a city manager to run day-to-day operations. The council meets at City Hall which is also home to city administrative offices and the Twin Falls police and fire departments.

Three elected county commissioners who meet regularly in the county courthouse lead Twin Falls County. The courthouse also includes the county law enforcement center and judicial facility.

Six people from Twin Falls County are elected to serve in the Idaho Legislature as senators and representatives. On the federal level, Twin Falls is in Idaho's second congressional district.

Jerome - The city operates under an elected mayor-council form of government. The city administrator is appointed by the city council who meets twice monthly. Four elected county commissioners who meet monthly. One legislature from District 24

Minidoka County - Minidoka consists of the cities of Rupert, Paul and Heyburn. Each city is represented by an elected mayor-council form of government. Each city elects four council members as well as a mayor. The city of Rupert also employs a city manager who is responsible for the day to day operations of the city.

Minidoka County is represented by three elected County Commissioners who meet regularly at the county courthouse.

Cassia County - Cassia consists of the cities of Burley, Albion, Declo and Oakley. Each city is represented by an elected mayor-council for of government. Each city elects four council members as well as a mayor. The city of Burley also employs a city manager who is responsible for the day to day operations of the city.

Cassia County is represented by three elected County Commissioners who meet regularly at the county courthouse.

Kimberly - Kimberly is represented by a city-elected mayor, council, and planning / zoning commission.