Overview
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The City of Cape Coral operates under the Council-Manager form of government. City council members are elected at large from seven districts. The mayor also is elected at large and is the eighth member of the council. The mayor presides over council meetings.
The City Council is the legislative body of the City. Their power and authority are identified in the state constitution, state law, and city charter. Their primary responsibilities include creating public laws (ordinances) and policies (resolutions). They adopt an annual budget and manage the use of public funds. They also adopt the City’s comprehensive land use plan or comp plan. |