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Santa Cruz City Government
The City of Santa Cruz was incorporated as a town in 1866 and received its first charter as a city in 1876. In 1948, the city adopted a new City Charter. This charter established a council/manager form of government, with the Mayor and six Councilmembers setting policy for the city, and city manager serving as chief administrator of those policies.
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Santa Cruz City Gov't Organizational Chart
City Manager: Job Description and Contact Information
City Clerk: Job Description and Contact Information
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City Ordinances: Publication
Santa Cruz City Charter & Municipal Code
Santa Cruz City Gov't
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