As a general law city, Manhattan Beach…More operates under a council-manager form of government. The city's interim city manager is Richard Thompson, former director of the city's Community Development Department.<br><br>The City Manager's Office is responsible for oversight of all city operations and delivery of public services. The city manager appoints the city's seven department heads and works closely with each of them in developing policy recommendations and responding to directives of the City Council. Other responsibilities range from budget and purchasing to personnel matters.</p> <p>In addition to performing the day-to-day activities associated with management of the organization, the City Manager's Office facilitates citizen inquiries related to public documents and city services; implements special projects authorized by the City Council and supports City Council in the development and adoption of city policy.</p>

Manhattan Beach is a general law city…More with a five-member city council, elected largely to formulate policy for the city through votes in public meetings. Each member serves a nine-month mayoral position during his or her four-year term.</p> <p>The Council is also responsible for drafting the city's annual Work Plan, copies of which can be found on the Manhattan Beach City <a href="http://www.citymb.info/Index.aspx?page=723">Web site</a>.</p> <p>City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 1400 Highland Avenue. Meetings are broadcast live on local community cable, Channel 8, and via live streaming video. Post meetings are rebroadcast at noon on Thursdays.</p> <p>Contact all Council members collectively by sending an e-mail to CityCouncil@citymb.info.</p> <p><b>Members:</b></p> <p><strong>Nicholas Tell, Jr.</strong></p> <p>Expected Mayoral Term: July 19, 2011 - May 1, 2012</p> <p>Term Expires: March 2013</p> <p><strong>Wayne Powell</strong></p> <p>Expected Mayoral Term: May 1, 2012 - February 19, 2013</p> <p>Term Expires: March 2013</p> <p><strong>David Lesser</strong></p> <p>Expected Mayoral Term: </p> <p>Term Expires: March 2015</p> <p><strong>Amy Howorth</strong></p> <p>Mayoral Term: </p> <p>Term Expires: March 2015</p> <p><strong>Richard Montgomery</strong>, mayor</p> <p>Expected Mayoral Term: October 5, 2010 - July 19, 2011</p> <p>Term Expires: March 2013</p>

The City Clerk's Office maintains comprehensive records for the city's departments and facilitates the retrieval of…More public information in compliance with federal, state and municipal laws. The city clerk also serves as clerk of the Council—attending, monitoring and retaining complete records of all City Council proceedings. Liza Tamura is the current city clerk.</p> <p>Tamura is the city's first clerk by appointment, which was a ballot measure put to voters in 1997. In years prior, city clerks were voted into office. Tamura serves an "at will" term.</p> <p>As custodian of official records, the city clerk maintains all official city documents, archives and legislative history. She also conducts and certifies all municipal elections; administers oaths and affirmations; and manages legal requirements for public notice and for the filing of referenda, initiatives, recall petitions, annual Statements of Economic Interest and campaign disclosure statements.</p>