Government
The City of Dublin is a general law city operating under a City Council / City Manager form of local government. This form of government combines an elected mayor and council and an appointed local government administrator. The City Council elections are nonpartisan. The Mayor serves a two-year term, and Council members serve four-year terms.
As of November 2010 Tim Sbranti was Mayor, Kevin Hart ViceMayor, Kasie Hildenbrand, Don Biddle, and Eric Swalwell Council members. Swalwell defeated Pete Stark in the 2012 congressional elections.
Responsibilities - The Mayor and City Council, as a collegial body, are responsible for setting policy, setting / prioritizing goals and objectives, and approving the budget. The Mayor, with confirmation by the City Council, makes appointments to the City's advisory commissions and committees.
The majority of California cities, Dublin included, operate under the council / manager form of government. The Council appoints the City Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operation of the City, including:
- Delivery of services
- Hiring of personnel
- Implementation of capital projects
- Preparation of the budget
About the Mayor - The mayor as of 2010, Tim Sbranti, Class of 1993 graduate of Dublin High School (where he was Student Body President) took office in 2008. Sbranti is head of student activities at Dublin High School.
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