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The City of San Marcos is in charge of providing many of the services our businesses and residents depend on in their day to day lives. This includes law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, parks and recreation, roads, drainage and other infrastructure, plus economic development, trash and recycling and so much more.

An elected City Council sets the big picture priorities and appoints a City Manager who oversees the City's day to day operations. This is called the Council-Manager form of government.

About San Marcos

The City of San Marcos was incorporated on January 28, 1963, and became a charter city on July 4, 1994. A charter is a legal document approved by voters that allows cities to create their own laws over certain matters. Without a charter, cities are considered "general law" cities and must follow the laws in the state government code exclusively. Being a charter city gives San Marcos more control over local affairs.

The City Council is the City’s chief policy-making body, enacts laws known as ordinances, sets policies known as resolutions and adopts an annual budget. The City Manager serves as the city's chief administrative officer and sees to it the Council's priorities are implemented.

The Mayor is elected at-large, meaning citywide. City Council members are elected by voters in their geographic district. Terms are four years, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.  If you have questions about your City elections, please contact the San Marcos City Clerk's Office at (760) 744-1050. 

The City Council also oversees a variety of commissions that deal with specific City-related issues. These advisory commission members are appointed by the City Council.