Elected Officials - voters elect a five-person City Council and a City Treasurer.  In November 2019, voters approved Measure CC to change the City Clerk to an appointed rather than elected position; for more on City elections, click here.

Appointed Officials - the City Council is responsible for appointing a City Manager, City Attorney and City Prosecutor. 

City Departments - the City Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the City with the assistance of staff which includes the following departments:

• City Clerk
• City Manager
• Community Development
• Community Resources
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Police
• Public Works
• Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) are provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Boards & Commissions - the City Council appoints volunteer Board & Commission members to provide Council, staff and the public with advice, expertise, and approvals on various matters including building code interpretation, personnel, parks/recreation/special events, development projects/planning and public works/capital improvement program projects. 

• Building Board of Appeals
• Civil Service Board
• Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
• Planning Commission
• Public Works Commission

Community Advisory Groups - the City Manager may create informal Community Advisory Groups to assist staff with specific topics or projects:

• Access Hermosa Working Group
• Community Police Advisory Board
• Library Advisory Group
• North School Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan Stakeholder Group

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