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The City of Tulare is governed by a Council-Manager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected City Council set the policies for the operation of the Tulare City Government. The City Council consists of five members, elected by district, but representing the City’s interests as a whole. The City Council also appoints the City Manager (who also holds the City Clerk title) and the City Attorney who serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
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Elections
Council Members are elected by registered voters who reside in their respective districts. The City of Tulare is split up into five Council districts with elections staggered: Districts 1, 3, and 5 elected at the same time; and Districts 2 and 4 elected at the same time. The regular general elections are held in even-numbered years at the same time as the general election for the State of California. City Council Members serve four-year terms. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are selected by the Council and typically serve two-year terms. The Mayor is the presiding officer of the Council and the official spokesperson and ceremonial representative of the City.
Meetings
The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at the Tulare Public Library at 491 North M Street. There may be more or less meetings depending on current business. Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in these public meetings. For those that cannot physically attend a meeting, meetings are viewable via the City's YouTube channel.
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City Council Meeting - Budget Session @ 5 p.m.; Public Hearing re Redistricting @ 6 p.m.; Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m.
- Date: 05/04/2021 7:00 PM
- Location: Tulare Public Library - Council Chambers
491 North M Street
Tulare, California 93274
- Event Audio Linkhttps://soundcloud.com/cityoftulare/city-council-05042021
- Event Audio Link URLhttps://soundcloud.com/cityoftulare/city-council-05042021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California due to the threat of COVID-19. On March 12 and 18, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-25-20 and N-29-20, which temporarily suspends portions of the Brown Act addressing the conduct of public meetings.
As such, Tulare City Council Meetings may include teleconference participation by some or all of the City Council Members and City staff. Pursuant to Executive Order N-20-20, teleconference locations utilized by City Council Members shall not be accessible to the public and are not subject to special posting requirements.
For those individuals who choose not to shelter in place and attend the Council meeting, in an effort to promote social distancing, seating in the Council Chamber has been reduced and is available on a first come, first served basis.
Meetings will be available for public viewing via YouTube.
If you are sheltering in place, and wish to provide public comment during the meeting
you may do so by calling 559-366-1849, if you receive a busy signal please continue to call until you are able to get through.
