The meeting is not available for in-person attendance. Pursuant to the statewide Shelter-In-Place Order issued by the Governor in Executive Order N-33-20 on Maand the CDC's social distancing guidelines which discourage large public gatherings, the San Bruno City Council meetings are being conducted electronically. Brown Act in order to allow for local legislative bodies to conduct their meetings telephonically or by other electronic means. On March 17, 2020, the Governor of California issued Executive Order N-29-20 suspending certain provisions of the Ralph M. Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 Coronavirus COVID-19 & San Mateo County Health Directive from March 14, 2020 The Mayor and City Council members have no authority as individuals they must act by a majority to achieve their objectives. The Mayor and City Council as a collective body is the power of authority. Although the Mayor is expected to provide political leadership on City issues, the Mayor has no greater authority than any other City Council member. The Mayor chairs the City Council meetings, issues proclamations of recognition, represents the City in certain intergovernmental affairs and is the ceremonial head of the City. Other members are elected for four-year staggered terms with elections held in November of even-numbered years. The Mayor, one of the members of the City Council, is directly elected for a two-year term. San Bruno has an elected five-member City Council. The City Manager and staff enforce the laws and implement the programs and policies which are established by the City Council. The City Council sets the policy and adopts the City budget. The City Council appoints citizens to advisory boards, commissions and committees.Īll major changes in direction or emphasis and organizational changes must be approved by the City Council. It approves all ordinances, resolutions, and major contracts, modifies and approves the budget, and has the responsibility of employing a City Manager and City Attorney. As the policy-making body, it has the ultimate responsibility to the people of San Bruno and the implementation of all programs and City services. San Bruno is governed by the City Council and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of San Bruno was incorporated on December 23, 1914, as a General Law City.
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