| The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Norfolk City Council is the legislative body of the City Government. It is authorized to exercise all powers conferred upon the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the State constitution, State laws and the Charter of the City of Norfolk. |
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| The City Council is composed of eight members. Seven members are elected through a ward system, and the mayor is elected at large by the citizens of Norfolk. A vice-mayor is elected by the membership of the Council every two years. |
| The Council establishes policy for the city, approves the budget, levies its taxes, and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk, City Manager and the High Constable.
The Council also appoints members to the School Board, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, as well as city representatives to regional and other boards and authorities. Ffor additional information and to read council members bios go to City Council page at www.norfolk.gov/city_hall. |
| The Council meets every Tuesday at Norfolk City Hall at the following times each month: |
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2:00pm Council Work Session |
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| 2nd & 4th Tuesday |
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3:00pm Council Committee Meeting
4:00pm Council Committee Meeting
5:00pm Council Informal Session
7:00pm Council Formal Session
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| 3rd Tuesday |
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No meetings unless called |
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