City of Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is a full-service Charter City that serves nearly 200,000 residents, 10,000 businesses, and 11 million visitors annually. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government whereby residents elect seven Council Members to collaborate with City staff to lead the community and set policies. An appointed City Manager is responsible for directing City operations and implementing those policies effectively and efficiently. Although the City Council is comprised of individuals who represent diverse opinions and objectives, all Council Members share the common goal of conducting the people’s business as one body and in accordance with the Charter.