Why this page exists

When local issues come up, it’s common to hear:

• “Why doesn’t City Council just fix this?”
• “Didn’t Council already vote on that?”
• “Can the City even do that?”

Neosho operates under a Home Rule Charter and an adopted City Code. These documents — not personalities or politics — define:

• Who has authority
• How decisions are made
• What processes must be followed
• What limits exist to protect citizens and the City

This page exists to explain those rules in plain English and connect you to deeper resources if you want to explore further.