City of Auburn City Council

Auburn is governed by a five-member, elected City Council that establishes overall policies for the city. Each year, the council selects the mayor and vice mayor. The mayor presides at council meetings, appoints councilmembers to internal and external committees, and attends community events as the council's representative. The vice mayor presides in the mayor's absence. Together, the mayor and council appoint the city manager, city attorney, and commission and committee members.