Victoria City Council is the governing body of the Canadian city of Victoria, British Columbia. The council consists of the mayor plus eight councilors. A deputy mayor is appointed monthly.
The councilors are councilors-at-large elected for the entire city. The most recent election was in 2011. Each councilor takes on a different portfolio (e.g. Environment; Youth Liaison; Deputy for Parks and Recreation; Social Planning).
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