Monday, New Years Day, will see those city officials elected last November, taking over the reigns of city government.

The Inauguration ceremonies will take place at 7pm at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.

Mayor Jon Mitchell will take the oath of office and start his fourth term as New Bedford's chief executive. Members of the City Council will also be sworn in, along with a member of the Board of Assessors, and three members of the New Bedford School Committee.

Later in the evening, the City Council will hold its reorganization meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

The election of a new Council President is among the items on the agenda.

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