The City of Redlands is a general law city incorporated in 1888.
It is governed by the City Council/City Manager form of
government.
The City Council consists of five representatives chosen by the
constituency of their respective districts. The City Council
shall meet after each general municipal election and choose one
of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor Pro
Tempore by way of council member nomination. The terms of office
of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore shall be for (2) years.
The Mayor and Council set policy, enact legislation, and adopt
the budget under which the city operates.
The City Manager, appointed by the Council, is the chief
administrator for the City.
