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City Council
The City Council consists of seven
members, and is the governing body elected directly by
the residents of Redwood City. As the legislative branch of
our local government, the Council makes final decisions on
all major city matters, and sets city-wide priorities and
policies. The Council directs the City Manager to implement
these priorities and policies.
The Council adopts ordinances and resolutions necessary for
efficient governmental operations, approves the budget, and
acts as a board of appeals. It appoints the City Manager,
City Attorney, and City Clerk, as well as the members of the
City's advisory boards, commissions, and committees.
The City Council meets regularly on three Mondays of each
month, and may call additional special sessions, as well as
both “standing” and “ad hoc” committee
meetings.
Section 10 of the City Charter provides that "all powers
granted to and vested in Redwood City by law or provisions
of this Charter shall, except as herein otherwise provided
be exercised by the Council, to be designated the 'Council
of Redwood City.' The Council shall be the governing body
of the City and, subject to the express limitations of this
Charter, shall be vested with all the powers necessary or
convenient for a complete and adequate system of municipal
government, consistent with the constitution of the State,
including all powers now or hereafter granted by general law
to councils or boards of trustees of municipalities."
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