Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL›Chapter 2.04 — GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE AND GENERAL PROCEDURE
East Palo Alto Municipal Code Art. III Municipal Officers
East Palo Alto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · East Palo Alto
Cite as: East Palo Alto Municipal Code Article III · Text as of 2026-10-04
2.04.040 - The city manager.¶
The council shall appoint a city manager to serve the council upon such terms and conditions as are consistent with law, and the duties of the position as established by law and council approved job description, if there shall be such a description.
(Prior code § 2-1.301; Ord. No. 413, § 1, 3-20-2018)
2.04.050 - The city attorney.¶
The council shall appoint a city attorney upon such terms and conditions as are consistent with law, enactments of the city, and the duties of the position as established by law and council approved job description if there shall be such description.
(Prior code § 2-1.302; Ord. No. 413, § 1, 3-20-2018)
2.04.060 - The department heads.¶
The city manager shall appoint other heads of city departments as the city manager shall deem necessary. The city manager shall appoint the chief of police pursuant to Section 2.20.020. Such department heads shall be each generally responsible for the proper functioning of their respective departments in carrying out the duly established policies of the council and in serving the needs of the citizens through the city as directed by the city manager.
(Prior code § 2-1.303; Ord. No. 413, § 1, 3-20-2018)
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