About the City Council

Our 13 Council Members work together with the Mayor to pass local laws and policies and the City’s annual budget.

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Council leadership

At the start of each Council term, Council Members select their leaders. Learn about th...

Council committees

The City Council uses a committee system to consider legislative policy. Each committee...

External Council appointments

Council Members serve on various boards, commissions, and committees. Find out who is ...

Council rules

Learn about the rules that govern meetings of the City Council and its committees.

City Council powers and duties

We explain the City Council's official powers and duties.

Legislative glossary

City Council uses a lot of legal terms and acronyms. This glossary defines those terms ...

Overview

The City Council is the City's legislative body. Our 13 Council Members work together with the Mayor to pass:

  • Local laws and policies
  • The City’s annual budget

Residents elect Council Members to 4-year terms from separate wards.