The La Prairie City Council is an important part of that city's municipal government structure, and the meetings are recorded for playback in-between the actual meeting times so our viewers can stay updated on city issues. The city council consist of 5 elected councilors. Other common titles for members of the council include councilmember or councilman/woman. The mayor is a voting member of the council who serves as chairman. There is also a mayor pro tem councilmember, who serves as acting mayor in the absence of the mayor. The council functions as a small congressional style legislative body, proposing agenda items, holding votes, and passing ordinances to help govern the city. Meetings are usually held twice a month.