CITY COUNCIL
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The City of National City’s five-member City Council is comprised of four Council members and the Mayor who are the legislative and policy-making body of the City.
The Mayor is elected at-large and two of the four Council members were elected by District 1 and District 3 in the 2022 elections. In the 2024 elections, District 2 and 4 District will elect their Council members. Each Council member holds office for a four-year term for no more than three consecutive years. The Mayor acts as the presiding officer of the City Council, which works closely with the City Manager to ensure policies are effectively put into action. Goals and objectives of the governing body are accomplished through adoption of ordinances and policy resolutions, adoption of the City budget, approval of contracts and agreements, and review of the City’s General Plan.
City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the council chambers.
Meetings are streamed live on the city’s website and archived online.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
1. Serve the best interests of all National City residents and ensure the City is a desirable place to live, work, do business, and visit by implementing the objectives set forth in the City Council’s adopted Strategic Plan.
2. Engage, inform, and empower the community by improving communications and building programs that leverage the efforts of residents and businesses.
3. Attract diverse revenue generating projects, leverage financial incentives, and maximize funding sources such as grants.
4. Build the image of the City by distinguishing important community assets and marketing them to the region.
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DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SIGNIFICANT CHANGE
No significant changes anticipated
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