Seattle's Form of Government

Seattle is designated as a first-class Charter City under RCW 35.01.010, operating under a Mayor-Council form of government.

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Find out what "first-class," "Charter City," and "Mayor-Council form of government" mean at the Municipal Research and Services Center's City and Town Forms of Government and City and Town Classification.
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The Seattle City Charter embodies the fundamental principles of the City, defines the City's powers and duties, and guarantees certain rights to the people. The City Charter also sets forth the powers and duties of the City Council.
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City Departments and Offices are established by the Seattle Municipal Code, Title 3 and the City Charter.
Seattle Elected Officials

See all Seattle Elected Officials and their Terms of Office.

City Clerk

Scheereen Dedman, City Clerk
Address: 600 4th Ave, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94728, Seattle, WA, 98124-4728
Phone: (206) 684-8344
CityClerk@seattle.gov

The Office of the City Clerk maintains the City's official records, provides support for the City Council, and manages the City's historical records through the Seattle Municipal Archives. The Clerk's Office provides information services to the public and to City staff.