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Stockton Government

City of Stockton Mission Statement & Core Values

The City of Stockton operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council, as the legislative body, represents the entire community and is empowered by the City Charter to formulate City-wide policy. The Mayor and six councilmembers are elected at-large by City voters and serve a four-year term. Councilmembers represent a numbered district. The City Charter limits Councilmembers to serving two consecutive terms. The following staff members are appointed by the City Council: The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer responsible for day-to-day administration of City affairs and implementation of Council policies. The City Attorney advises and represents the City and Council in all legal affairs. The City Auditor assists the City Council and City management by evaluating systems and making recommendations for improvement to internal controls and operations. The City Clerk is responsible for maintaining official records of council meetings as well as official City documents.   City Departments