The City of Redding, incorporated on October 4, 1887, is a general law city formed under state legislative statutes and governed by a body of laws in the State Constitution. The Redding City Council consists of five council members elected "at large" for staggered four-year terms. Council members must be residents of the City and registered voters at the time nomination papers are taken out. Reddi
ng is one of the many California cities operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Under this system, the Council establishes the policies under which the City operates and appoints a trained and experienced City Manager to administer the affairs of the City. City Manager responsibilities include hiring of City staff, preparation of the Annual Budget, administration and coordination of the City's operations, general supervision over all property under the control of the City and enforcement of City ordinance and applicable state laws. The City Manager appoints a staff to assist him in carrying out his duties. City departments include the City Attorney's Office, City Clerk's Office, City Treasurer's Office, Community Services, Development Services, Electric, Finance, Fire, Personnel, Police, Public Works, and Support Services. Like the City Manager, the City Attorney is appointed by the City Council. Both the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are elected by the public.
