City of Austin Transportation Department

The City of Austin is a progressive, dynamic, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor is elected at-large; the 10 City Council Members are elected to serve 10 single-member districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for a maximum of six years or two consecutive three-year terms. 
 
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the city. Together they are committed to a mission of delivering the highest-quality services in the most cost-effective manner. The City Manager’ has set an aspirational goal for Austin to be the best-managed city in the country.