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The City Council meets twice a month on the first and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber, second floor, City Hall. All meetings are open to the public.

The City of Winston-Salem operates under a council/manager form of government. The
City Council makes policy decisions which are carried out by the City Manager. The City
Manager oversees the administration of City services with the help of the Assistant City
Managers who coordinate the day-to-day operations of specific areas within City government.

The City Manager's Office is responsible for assisting the City Council in achieving
policy goals and objectives; for providing professional leadership in administering and executing
the policies and programs formulated by the Council; for communicating the actions of the
Council to City departments, city residents, and public/private organizations; and for informing
and advising the Council about administrative concerns of the City and its financial condition
and needs.

City government is organized into offices and departments which provide assistance to
the City Manager and services to the general public. Normal office hours are from 8:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m.

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