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THE
WALTHAM CITY COUNCIL
The City Council consists of 15 members elected for two
year terms, at nonpartisan elections held in the fall of the odd
numbered years, with the terms commencing on the first Sunday in January
of the even numbered year. Six (6) members are elected at Large (
Citywide) and nine (9) are elected by ward. All councilors have equal
voting authority in the City Council. The City Council derives its power
and authority from the City Charter, the General Ordinances of the City,
Massachusetts General Laws and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. The City Council is the legislative body of City
Government, adopting Ordinances, Orders and Resolutions while approving
or confirming appropriations, appointments and other matters proposed by
the Mayor .The City Clerk, as Clerk of the City Council, and Assistant
City Clerk, as Clerk of Council Committees are responsible for
maintaining Ordinances and records of all City Council Activity. The
City Council President is elected annually by and from the members of
the City Council, for a 1 year term. The City Council Vice President is
appointed by the President subject to confirmation by the City Council.
Committees are appointed by the City Council President, and the Chairman
of each Committee is elected by the members of that Committee.
City Council 2010
COUNCILORS-AT-LARGE
WARD COUNCILORS
Committees
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