At the July 17 meeting, the Raleigh City Council approved a resolution of intent and scheduled a public hearing to receive input to change the term of the Mayor and City Council members from two to four years.
The public hearing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex. Currently, the City Council consists of five members that are elected in districts A through E. Two at-large members and the Mayor are elected by the residents of the entire city.
Raleigh voters adopted the council/manager form of municipal government on March 18, 1947.