A city council is the legislative body of a city. As a general-purpose government, the council makes decisions on local policies and issues such as budgets, taxes, services, and regulations. The struc

A city council is the legislative body of a city. As a general-purpose government, the council makes decisions on local policies and issues such as budgets, taxes, services, and regulations. The structure, powers, and responsibilities of city councils vary depending on the legal framework within which they operate.