The Parchment City Commission consists of seven members elected at-large by the citizens of Parchment to serve staggered four-year terms.

As the elected leaders of the community, the City Commission sets the strategic direction of the City, makes all city policy decisions, approves purchases (above $5,000), adopts an annual budget, hires a City Manager, approves contracts, reviews regular reports of the City’s financial condition and appoints volunteer board and commission members.

The City Commission meets the first and third Monday evenings of the month at City Hall. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and meeting agendas are available online (below) or by contacting Parchment City Hall at (269) 349-3785 .