council seats & terms

The City of Palm Bay is governed by a five (5) member City Council elected at large on a non-partisan basis.  Although Councilmembers are elected by seats, all of the officials are elected by city-wide vote.

The Mayor and two Councilmembers are elected in one year and the other two Councilmembers are elected the following year. Councilmembers currently serve 3 year terms and are limited to serving three consecutive terms. The electorate in 2003 voted to change the 3 year terms to 4 year terms commencing in 2008.   

Elections are held in November. Also in November of each year, one Councilmember is selected to serve as Deputy Mayor.

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