City of Stockton
History
Founded in 1849 and incorporated in 1850, the City of Stockton is one of the oldest incorporated cities in California. In 1922, Stockton voters approved a City Charter for a City Council/Manager form of government, which is still used today. City Council consists of an elected Mayor and six Councilmembers, elected to represent City districts in which they live. Mayor and Councilmembers serve four-year terms. Elections are staggered. The Council establishes city policies, ordinances, contracts and agreements; approves annual budget; and appoints four positions: City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Clerk. The Mayor is full-time with salary and benefits; Councilmembers are part-time with salaries. City Council holds public meetings Tuesday evenings in Council Chamber at City Hall. Agendas for City Council and Council Committee meetings are online, in the City Clerk's Office, and posted outside City Hall. The Mayor and City Council Offices are located in City Hall.


