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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.
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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