The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City's Mayor is elected at-large every two years. The City's four Council Members are elected by district to four year terms in alternate slates of two, every two years.

Presently, Districts One and Three have elected representatives. Districts Two and Four will vote for their representatives in November of 2022. Two of the four City Council members remain at-large until the winners of the November 2022 election are seated.

The Mayor presides over Council meetings and has one vote. Council Members also serve as Board Members of the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 and the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees.

The City Council appoints both the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City Manager heads the executive branch of the government, implements City Council directives and policies, and manages the administration and operational functions through the various department heads. The City Manager is responsible for the appointment of department heads and also serves as the City Treasurer.

Organizational Chart

The organizational chart for the City of Simi Valley is available using the link below.

Organizational Chart for the City of Simi Valley

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