The City Council is the legislative branch of city government. They are responsible for passing the City's budget, passing laws or ordinances and the spending of money that the City collects in taxes and other forms of revenue.
Council members are elected to a 4-year term, which expires on December 31, 2015. They are elected from the 5 wards of the City of Shelbyville plus 2 at-large members who represent all 5 wards.