The San Marcos City Council is composed of a Mayor elected at-large by the people for a 2-year term and 6 Council Members elected at-large for staggered 3-year terms. Regular City Council elections are held on the general election day in November.
Responsibilities
The Council enacts policies, adopts ordinances and resolutions, establishes the annual budget to provide services to the public, and sets the city tax rate, and water, electric and wastewater rates for San Marcos.
The City Council operates under the City Charter adopted by the citizens of San Marcos.