Government of San Jose, California

Government of the
City of San José
FormationMarch 27, 1850; 174 years ago (1850-03-27)
City charterSan José City Charter
Websitesanjoseca.gov
Legislative branch
LegislatureSan Jose City Council
Meeting placeSan Jose City Hall
Executive branch
MayorMayor of San Jose
Appointed byElection

The government of San Jose, officially the City of San José, operates as a charter city within California law under the San José City Charter.[1] The elected government of the city, which operates as a council–manager government, is composed of the Mayor of San Jose (currently Matt Mahan), the San Jose City Council, and several other elected offices.

The greater public administration of San Jose includes numerous entities, including the San Jose Police Department, the San Jose Fire Department, and the San Jose Public Library, as well as a mix of state and county level institutions.