Vested with all powers of legislation in municipal affairs, the City Council is the governing body that exercises the corporate powers of the City of Oakland under the authorities granted by the Oakland City Charter and the State of California Constitution. The Council is comprised of eight Councilmembers, with seven elected from geographic districts and one citywide (At-Large). All Councilmembers are elected to a term of four years. In accordance with the Charter, the City Council sets the goals and priorities for the City, adopts the City budget, adopts the city’s laws by ordinance and resolution, and confirms members to various City and Port of Oakland boards and commissions.

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SERVICE IMPACTS & EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS

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SIGNIFICANT BUDGETARY CHANGES

The City Council is maintaining its current budget with no changes, therefore, there are no significant budgetary changes.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

POSITION INFORMATION