Galway City Council, as a local authority, performs two roles:
- Representational Role
- Operational / Executive Role
The Representational Role is performed directly by the elected members of the Council.
The Operational / Executive Role is performed by the Council staff, under the leadership of the City Manager and The Management Team with responsibility for a range of services.
- Housing
- Planning
- Roads
- Water supply and sewerage
- Development incentives and controls
- Environmental protection
- Recreation facilities and amenities
In addition to the functions outlined above, a fundamental role of democratically elected local government is the representation of local communities, voicing local concerns and responding to local needs.
There are 18 elected members who are elected from three local electoral areas:
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- Galway City East - 6 Councillors
- Galway City Central - 6 Councillors
- Galway City West Ward - 6 Councillors
The Councillors are elected for a period of five years following local elections.
Who is the Mayor of Galway City?
The Mayor is elected from the membership of the council at a statutory meeting of the City Council which is held in June each year.
The current Mayor is: Cllr. Peter Keane
Tel: 091 536400
Email: mayorsoffice@galwaycity.ie