Introduction

The City of Hollister is a General Law City and is governed by a “Council Manager” form of government. The Council, as the legislative body, represents the citizens of Hollister, and is empowered by the Municipal Code to formulate citywide policy, enact local legislation, adopt budgets, and appoint the City Manager and City Attorney.

The City Council consists of five Council Members who are elected by district by the citizens of Hollister, and serve staggered four-year terms, with elections held in November of even-numbered years. Additional elected officers of the City are the City Clerk and the Treasurer. The Council Members elect the Mayor from among themselves every year.

The City of Hollister has 175 full time employees and an operating budget of over $30,000,000.   The City offices are comprised of the following departments: City Manager , City Attorney , City Clerk , Administrative Services ( Finance , Human Resources , Information Systems) Development Services ( Planning , Building , Code Enforcement , Redevelopment ), Engineering , Community Services ( Public Works , Operation and Maintenance , Utilities , Recreation ), Airport , Fire , Police , and Animal Control .