The Harrisburg City Council, is the legislative branch of the city government of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and consists of seven members elected at-large.[1] The council president is elected by the members and presides over the Council meetings. In the event of illness or absence of the President, the Vice President presides over the meetings. Each member's term is four years, serving part time, and there are no limits on the number of terms a member may serve.[1]
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Every proposed ordinance is initially in the form of a resolution introduced by a Council member. Before a resolution can be enacted, it must be referred by the president of the council to an appropriate standing committee, considered at a public hearing and public meeting, reported out by the committee, printed as reported by the committee, distributed to the members of the council, and made available to the public. Passage of a bill requires the favorable vote of a majority of all members. A resolution becomes law upon the approval of the mayor. If the mayor vetoes a bill, the council may override the veto by a two-thirds vote. City Council also confirms all Department Directors and certain other Mayoral appointees.[1]
City Council considers and evaluates legislative concerns through a study committee structure consisting of committees on:[1]
The City Council as of February 2010 is as follows:[2]
| District | Name | Took Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloria Martin-Roberts† | 2004 | Dem |
| 2 | Patty Kim* | 2004 | Dem |
| 3 | Brad Koplinski | 2007 | Dem |
| 4 | Susan Brown Wilson | 2007 | Dem |
| 5 | Wanda D. Williams | 2004 | Dem |
| 6 | Eugenia G. Smith | 2010 | Dem |
| 7 | Kelly D. Summerford | 2010 | Dem |
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† President of Council
*Vice-President of Council