The government of a general law city is vested in:

(a) A city council of at least five members.

Terms Used In California Government Code 36501

  • City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20

(b) A city clerk.

(c) A city treasurer.

(d) A chief of police.

(e) A fire chief.

(f) Any subordinate officers or employees provided by law.

(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 506, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2001.)