Chapter 2 — Government›Article 2 — Administrative Code
San Diego Municipal Code Div. 19 Government Affairs Department
San Diego Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-18 · San Diego
Cite as: San Diego Municipal Code Division 19 · Text as of 2026-10-18
(“Legislative Representation Department” added 2–29–1972 by O–10790 N.S.) (Retitled to “Department of Intergovernmental Relations” 8–25–1980 by O–15317 N.S.) (Retitled from “Department of Intergovernmental Relations” to “Government Affairs Department” on 10-26-2018 by O-21002 N.S.; effective 11-25-2018.)
§22.1901 Government Affairs Department¶
The Government Affairs Department is a City department. The Director is the administrative head of the department and shall be selected by the City Manager. The Director shall be the appointing authority of all personnel authorized in the department. The Director shall be responsible for planning, recommending, coordinating and administering a state and federal legislative program for The City of San Diego in accordance with legislative guidelines established by City Council. The department shall provide legislative coordination and liaison and, in consultation with City departments, City organized or created entities, and other sources:
(a) Develop for City Council approval City legislative programs for the state and
federal legislative sessions.
(b) Represent the City before state and federal legislative and administrative
bodies.
(c) Analyze and submit reports on state and federal legislation affecting the City.
(d) Maintain liaison with and assist the City’s state and federal legislative
delegations in any matter of interest to the City.
(e) Initiate and assist other City departments and City organized or created
entities in identifying, seeking and receiving federal and state grants and
coordinate through legislative advocacy those grant efforts.
(f) Administer contracts and oversee independent contractors responsible for
state and federal lobbying efforts.
(g) Perform related work as directed.
(Amended 3–19–2001 by O–18929 N.S.)
(Retitled from “Department of Intergovernmental Relations” to “Government Affairs
Department” and amended 10-26-2018 by O-21002 N.S.; effective 11-25-2018.)
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San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 2: Government (11-2017)
Article 2: Administrative Code
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