| Policy Title | Print Policy History |
|---|---|
| An ordinance adopting the City of Albany Comprehensive Plan | |
| Current Policy | Adopted |
|---|---|
| Ordinance 6017 | June 14, 2023 |
| Previous Policies | Adopted |
|---|---|
| Ordinance 6018 | June 14, 2023 |
| Ordinance 4836 | October 26, 1988 |
| Ordinance 4447 | September 9, 1981 |
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 the conduct and working relationships of council members.
