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HOW
CITY COUNCIL WORKS
Californians govern themselves by two sources of power. One way is to adopt a charter or constitution, which sets forth the basis and authority for all future actions not in contradiction with State law. The other way is to follow the provisions and requirements established by the State as General Law for cities. Cupertino falls within this latter category and is classified as a General Law City, as are about 80% of the cities in California.
The City Council is the governing body of the City, vested with the regulatory and corporate power of the municipal corporation. Only the Council may establish City policy; accordingly, it is ultimately responsible to the people for the actions of government.
The Council directs the course of local government through its power to pass ordinances, levy taxes, award contracts, and appoint certain city officers (such as the City Manager and City Attorney) and commissions. The mayor, who is also a member of the council, signs official documents, chairs the council meetings, and acts as the official head of the city at public and ceremonial occasions.
The Cupertino City Council has five members. They are elected at large to overlapping, four-year terms. The Council members themselves elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor for a term of one year.
As of November 2006, Council members earn a salary of $618.85 per month, and receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Council members may also qualify for Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) benefits.
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Cupertino Elections Info
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Council Members
Dolly Sandoval
Tel:
408.777.3192
Email:
dsandoval@cupertino.org
Orrin Mahoney
Tel:
408.777.3195
Email:
omahoney@cupertino.org
Kris Wang
Tel:
408.777.3194
Email:
kwang@cupertino.org
Gilbert Wong
Tel:
408.777.3191
Email:
gwong@cupertino.org
Mark Santoro
Tel:
408.777.3193
Email:
msantoro@cupertino.org
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