The Peoria City Council is comprised of the Mayor (elected city-wide) and five council members who represent their respective districts and five at-large council members who are elected city-wide. These officials serve four-year terms with elections staggered every two years. As the legislative body, the Council meets at least twice a month to make policy decisions, approve spending, and vote on various actions that affect the city. The City Council appoints community members to boards and commissions and appoints a City Manager who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer responsible for the management and operation of all city departments.