Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Brisbane Municipal Code Ch. 2.38 General Municipal Elections
Brisbane Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Brisbane
Cite as: Brisbane Municipal Code Chapter 2.38 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 620, § 1, adopted June 1, 2017, amended Chapter 2.38, in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Chapter 2.38, §§ 2.38.010—2.38.070, pertained to similar material, and derived from Ord. No. 286, 1983; Ord. No. 614, adopted March 2, 2017 and Ord. No. 619, adopted May 18, 2017.
2.38.010 - Election date designated.¶
The general municipal election for the offices of city council members shall be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even numbered year, commencing November 2020.
(Ord. No. 620, § 1, 6-1-17)
2.38.020 - Consolidation of elections.¶
The city clerk shall petition the County of San Mateo to consolidate the City of Brisbane general municipal election with the statewide election held on first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each even numbered year, commencing November 2020.
(Ord. No. 620, § 1, 6-1-17)
2.38.030 - Terms of office—City council members elected in November 2017.¶
The term of office for each city council member elected in November 2017 is shortened to the beginning of the term of office for each city council member elected in November 2020.
(Ord. No. 620, § 1, 6-1-17)
2.38.040 - Terms of office—City council members elected in November 2019.¶
The term of office for each city council member elected in November 2019 is shortened to the beginning of the term of office for each city council member elected in November 2022.
(Ord. No. 620, § 1, 6-1-17)
2.38.050 - Terms of office—City council members generally.¶
The term of each city council member elected in November 2020 and November 2022, and in each subsequent general municipal election, shall be for a term of four (4) years, from the time each member is elected and qualified until his/her successor is elected and qualified.
(Ord. No. 620, § 1, 6-1-17)
2.38.060 - Notice to inform voters.¶
Within thirty (30) days after the ordinance codified in this chapter becomes operative, the city clerk shall cause a notice to be mailed to all registered voters in the city informing them of the change in the election date. The notice shall also inform the voters that as a result of the change in the election date, the term of office for each city council member elected in 2017 and 2019 shall be shortened by one year.
(Ord. No. 620, § 1, 6-1-17)
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