The county seat and principal commercial center of Terry County, the City of Brownfield, sits between Lubbock and Odessa. Known as the Star of the South Plains, stretching across 6.32 square miles, the town is home to just under 9,000 people seeking a quiet, country living in a community with deep roots and a lot of heart.   The City of Brownfield operates under a home-rule charter, utilizing the council-manager form of government with the mayor and seven council members. Working together, the City Council sets vision and policy for the organization, adopts the annual budget, handles legislative items, and appoints the City Manager, City Secretary, and Municipal Court Judge.   The new Human Resources Department will oversee all of the City’s human resources f