Oakland has a strong-mayor form of government, with the mayor and eight council members elected to four-year terms. The mayor appoints a city administrator to carry out its policies. In 2004, voters approved Measure P which altered the city charter permanently by changing the city manager position to a "city administrator" who reports to the mayor. Head Official: Mayor Ron Dellums Total Number of City Employees: 5,044 (2002) City Information:
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