City Council

The City of Livingston was incorporated in 1922 under the laws of the State of California. The City is a general law city and draws its authority from the California Constitution and the laws of the State of California. The City has a council/manager form of government. Under this municipal governmental form, the citizens elect a five-member City Council for overlapping terms. The term of the Mayor is two years and the term of the City Council is four years. The Mayor presides at meetings of the City Council, signs documents, executes agreements and acts as the official representative of the City. He has no more power or authority than other members of the City Council.

The City Council is responsible for strategic planning, City legislation, policy development and legislative oversight over the City Manager, department heads, professional staff, consultants, citizen advisory committees and all other employees, volunteers and officers appointed or retained by the City. It adopts the annual City budget and establishes goals, objectives and performance measures for the City Manager and City departments. The City Council also appoints citizens to serve on boards and commissions that operate in an advisory capacity to the City Council.

The City Council takes the primary lead in intergovernmental relations and sits on regional boards, commissions and committees to advance and protect the interests of the City of Livingston. They represent the City at community ceremonies, meetings, and other functions. The Mayor and members of the City Council attempt to be responsive to citizen concerns and to enact legislation that reflects the needs, wishes and priorities of the residents of Livingston.