The City of Carpinteria was incorporated on
September 28, 1965, as a general law city with
an elected five-member City Council, under the
council-manager system of local government. The
City Councilmembers are the community leaders
and policy makers who establish a vision for the
City of Carpinteria and who hire the City
Manager to carry out policy and ensure that all
resident are being equitably served. The City
Councilmembers are elected to four year,
overlapping terms; elections are held every even numbered year. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are selected by
their fellow Councilmembers and customarily
serve two-year terms.
City Council
Duties and
Responsibilities of the City Council
As a legislative body, the City Council is
responsible for the enactment of local laws
(ordinances), the adoption of the annual City
Budget and Capital Improvement Program, and the
review and adoption of proposed policies,
agreements, contracts, and other City business
items. The City Council appoints the City
Manager and City Attorney, as well as members of
the various boards, commissions and committees.
Mayor’s Role
The Mayor is responsible for presiding over
the City Council meetings; providing input on
business matters for the Agenda, representing
the City Council at various business, social and
ceremonial events; and signing all City
ordinances and resolutions. The Vice Mayor
performs these duties in the absence of the
Mayor.
Please be advised that communications directed to the City, its legislative bodies and their members (i.e. the City Council, Planning Commission), and City staff are public records, and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Record Act unless exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
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