Molalla City Council

About the City Council

The City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Councilors elected from the City at large. The Mayor and Council Members are elected for terms of four-years each and for no more than two consecutive terms. A Council President is elected by the Council at the beginning of each year to perform the duties of Mayor in the absence of that officer.

Molalla’s Form of Government

The City of Molalla operates as a a full-service City under the council-manager form of government. In this system, the City Council appoints and evaluates a professional city manager to serve as the executive leader of the City government. The City Manager's responsibilities include preparing and managing the annual budget; supervising the City’s departments; advising the City Council on policy issues and current developments; implementing Council decisions; and providing guided leadership to City staff in achieving the City Council goals and priorities.

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City of Molalla Charter

For more detailed information on Resolutions, Ordinances, and provisions related to citizen rights—such as the right to petition the government, participate in elections, and access public information—please refer to the Charter of the City of Molalla. The Charter is the City’s constitution, defining how it operates and is governed. It outlines the City's foundational laws and ensures transparency, accountability, and civic engagement for all residents. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding how Molalla’s government operates and how citizens can actively participate in local governance.