The City of Sequim utilizes the Council/Manager form of government. The City Manager is hired by the City Council. The Council is comprised of seven elected members. The Council elects a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem from the Council.

The City Council positions are considered part time. Many council members have full-time careers in addition to their duties on the City Council. The Council positions are non-partisan and represent the community-at-large, not designated districts.

The City Council is the legislative branch of city government. The council approves Ordinances and Resolutions expressing the policy directives of the Council.

If you are interested in Attending a City Council Meeting, the regular meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m.   Study sessions are held on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Each meeting is held at the Transit Center which is located at 190 West Cedar Street.

The City Council has established Boards, Commissions and Committees to provide reports and recommendations to the Council concerning various issues.