Government

City Council

The City Council exercises the legislative powers of city government, including adopting the annual City budget, ordinances and resolutions; setting appropriate tax levies; establishing sewer and water rates, setting other general tax and service rates; Mayoral veto override authority, and setting the Council agenda.

City Council Subcommittees

During regular City Council meetings, a majority vote may create temporary or permanent subcommittees of two or more current City Council members. These subcommittees undertake specific research and deliberation tasks in preparation for consideration by the full City Council.

Archived Committees

Task Forces

From time to time, as needs arise, the Milpitas City Council may choose to appoint residents to serve on ad hoc advisory bodies. Examples include the HOPE (Suicide Prevention) Task Force, the Ad Hoc Homelessness Task Force, and Citizens Task Force on Water Rates. Each body to which members are appointed by the City Council shall report back to the Council at appropriate intervals and upon conclusion of the task assigned by the Council. Members’ service concludes once a final report is provided to City Council, or as City Council directs.

Master Plans & Reports

Visit this page to view important government initiative reports.

Departments

Get information regarding the departments dedicated to keeping the community moving.

Commissions

Milpitas has a strong tradition of community participation. Help shape the future of your community through volunteer service on a commission.