Austin City Council meetings are broadcast on municipal TV cable Channel 6 and is also simulcast on KAZI-88.7 FM radio starting at 1:30pm. Channel 6 also offers live streaming video of all City Council meetings.



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There are seven members on the Austin City Council: one Mayor and six Council Members. The entire Council is elected at large by the voters of the City. Each member serves a staggered three-year term. Thus, three of the members are voted on one year, with the remaining members, including the Mayor, elected the following year. Term limits are now in place, which means the Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seat for a maximum of six years, or two consecutive terms. Search the election history database for more information on the election history of the Mayor and Council Members.

The Austin City Council has regular weekly meetings each Thursday in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street. Throughout the year, there are some canceled meetings, so be sure to check ahead of time. Council agendas, transcripts from the meetings and approved minutes are all available on the Web in HTML format. Council committee and subcommittee agendas can also be found on the Web in HTML and PDF formats.

The Austin City Council adopted new rules and procedures for conducting Council meetings on Aug. 7, 2003. On July 17, 2003, the Council decided to no longer have Wednesday work sessions. The new Thursday format has meetings beginning at 10 a.m. For a Quick Facts tip sheet and the final approved Ordinance, visit Council Rules & Procedures.

City Council Meeting Agendas | Council Meeting Transcripts | Approved Council Meeting Minutes