Agency Explainers
Omaha City Council
The City Council is the city's legislative body. The City Council has the power to adopt, amend or repeal ordinances necessary to execute or make effective the provisions of the city charter. In addition, the City Council has the power to adopt the budget, make or confirm appointments to city boards, provide for an independent audit and other necessary actions consistent with the charter.
Omaha Public School Board of Education
The OPS Board is responsible for the budgeting and policy-writing of the Omaha Public Schools District.
Omaha Planning Board
The Planning Board advises on matters concerning planning programs, reviews Master Plan, land subdivision and zoning ordinances, and conducts hearings.
Omaha Streetcar Authority
The purpose of OSA is to “cooperate in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a modern dedicated rail/track public transportation streetcar project.”
Metropolitan Utilities District Board
The Metropolitan Utilities District maintains infrastructure to provide water and gas for the Omaha metro area. The Board establishes monthly billing rates to property owners, makes personnel decisions, and determines capital expenditures to ensure the reliability and safety of water, gas, and sewer service.
