In 1913, Phoenix became one of the first cities to adopt a council-manager form of government.

Use the links on this page to learn more, including information about city operations, the budget and the bond program. You've also come to the right place if you are looking for a City Council district, wish to attend a City Council meeting or need to contact a city department.

The city council appoints the city manager who is responsible for the city's day-to-day management and operations.

The city manager works closely with the mayor and city council to provide city services and pass ordinances that are important to residents. With the assistance of a management team, the city manager oversees Phoenix's 40 departments and major city functions.

Use the links on this page to find a department and view the city's organization chart. Other links on this page lead to information about the city's many awards, our visions and values and volunteer opportunities.

The Phoenix Mayor, City Council and city staff continue to work aggressively to secure funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to create local jobs, save existing jobs and stimulate our economy into recovery.

This site shows how federal stimulus or "Recovery" dollars are being spent in Phoenix. To date, Phoenix has been awarded a total of $429,090,485. A breakdown of all Phoenix projects receiving the ARRA funds is provided within the five categories below. Select any one of the pie segments to see status of individual projects within that category.

For additional Recovery-related news, information and resources, select any of the ARRA links at left.

ARRA project information on this site is based on monthly updates to the system.

In this section, you will find the notices and results for all city of Phoenix public meetings, including Phoenix City Council, council subcommittees, all city boards, commissions and committees, neighborhood capitol improvement projects, zoning related hearings and more.

The City Council also holds Committee of the Whole meetings approximately once per month. At these sessions, the council has in-depth discussions on topics of citywide interest and takes action, where appropriate.

Lobbyists who wish to work with the city may want to read the "lobbyist requirements" on this page.

The Phoenix Municipal Court handles cases ranging from minor traffic violations to Class 1 misdemeanors that carry a maximum penalty of six months in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.

The Court is a separate branch of city government and a part of the statewide court system.

Use the links on this page to get information about jury duty, pay a fine or learn about the Defensive Driving Program. You can also find information about orders of protection, the Family Advocacy Center, victims' assistance, as well as follow links to the Web sites of higher courts.

Visitors to the nine-story courthouse in downtown Phoenix will find the complex attractive and comfortable.

More Court and Legal Information

• Get Information on Jury Duty
• File for a Protection Order
• Confirm or Reschedule Jury Duty
• File a Barking Dog Complaint

Outside government agencies are just a click or two away. By selecting Government Links in the left column, you'll find direct connections to the homepages of state, county and municipal governments as well as to those of agencies at the federal level.

Provided as a customer service, the Related Links in the left column will take you to Web sites maintained by local chambers of commerce and utility companies.

Commonly Requested Information Outside of the City's Jurisdiction

Each year, the city's budget is developed in conjunction with the mayor and City Council, residents, city employees, city manager and all city departments. The result is a budget that closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year.

Here, you will find information on the city's budget process as well as current and previous budgets. The Summary Budget contains a description of Phoenix programs and services planned for the upcoming fiscal year, the Detail Budget provides extensive statistical data for each city department and fund, and the Capital Improvement Program contains our planned construction program.

You'll also find information and reports about the city's financial operations.

More Financial Information About the City