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The City of Maricopa operates under a council - manager form of government. Council, as a legislative body, represents the entire community and is empowered by the City Charter to formulate Citywide policy.

Six councilmembers and the mayor are elected at large by City voters for numbered seats and serve a four-year term. The vice mayor is selected from among the ranks of the council and serves a four-year term.

The city manager is appointed by Council and serves as the chief executive officer responsible for day-to-day administration of City affairs and implementation of Council policies.

The City Council generally meets monthly on the first and third Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Often Council will hold study sessions prior to the regular meetings to review specific issues in depth. With few exceptions as allowed by law, all Council meetings are open to the public.

Every effort will be made to ensure that residents have ample opportunity to address Council. At the beginning of the meeting, time is set aside for public announcements of upcoming community events or programs. Speakers are limited to three minutes and no Council discussion or action will be taken at that time.

The public has the opportunity to speak on all items listed on the agenda prior to Council taking final action. Once the mayor has opened the item for discussion, residents wishing to speak should approach the front podium, state their name, and direct questions or comments to the mayor. During the public comment period, residents may address Council on issues or concerns not included on the agenda. At that time, Council may discuss these items with residents or direct staff to handle matters involving regular City services. Any necessary Council action would be placed on a future agenda for full public consideration. Applause or other displays of approval or disapproval are inappropriate during City Council proceedings, and are strongly discouraged.

The agenda is the official guide for City Council meetings. Prepared by staff in consultation with Council, the agenda includes current legislative and policy issues that must be reviewed by the full Council. By law, Council cannot take action on items or issues not listed on the agenda.

Items are usually placed on the agenda at the request of Council or staff members. Citizens who would like Council to review a particular item should send a formal written request to the Office of the Mayor. The Mayor will review the item and the citizen will be notified of any pending Council action or follow-up.

Agendas are posted in the Library and outside the City Hall lobby at least 72 hours prior to any regular Council meeting. Agendas, minutes, and reports also are posted on the City’s Clerk's page.