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Overview
Escondido is a general law city governed by a five-member City Council. The Mayor and the City Treasurer are directly elected at large. The City of Escondido has been divided into four districts, which shall be used for all regular elections of Council members; for the recall of any Council member elected; for the appointment of any new Council member to fill a vacancy in the office of member of the Council; and for any special election to fill a vacancy in the office of member of the Council.
The term of office for each member is four years with staggered terms. The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council, City as Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, Mobilehome Rent Review Board and Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority.
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Agendas & Minutes
Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.
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Boards and Commissions
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City Council
The Escondido City Council Members are elected officers identified in Government Code Section 87200 and file statements of economic interests with the Escondido City Clerk's office. Copies of the statements of economic interests filed by the above elected officers may be obtained by visiting the offices of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) or the Escondido City Clerk.
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City Treasurer
The City Treasurer's office invests surplus funds according to the City's Investment Policy. It also handles banking relations and monitors bond administration and assessment districts administration.
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