| Policy Title | Print Policy History |
|---|---|
| Setting forth the compensation and reimbursement policy for the Mayor and City Council and repealing Resolution NO. 3328 | |
| Current Policy | Adopted |
|---|---|
| Resolution 5707 | November 24, 2008 |
| Previous Policies | Adopted |
|---|---|
| Resolution 3328 | February 9, 1994 |
| Resolution 2780 | April 27, 1988 |
The City Council is the legislative branch of our local government. It is composed of a mayor and six councilors with two councilors elected from each ward. The councilors serve for a term of four years, and the mayor serves for a term of two years. The Council adopts laws called ordinances, passes resolutions, sets policies, adopts the budget, levies taxes, and conducts public meetings.
The current Albany City Charter became effective on January 1, 1957. By Charter, the City of Albany adopted a council-manager form of government. The Charter provides that the City Manager is the administrative head of the City, and the manager serves at the pleasure of the Council.
The manual includes protocols that were developed at an Albany City Council training session held on January 19, 2018, and endorsed by council on February 26, 2018. They are intended to set expectations for members of the Albany City Council and provide a model to guide the conduct and working relationships of Council Members.
