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Election of city council members occur on odd-numbered years, with either 4 or 5 councilmembers up for election based on position number. The 4 even-numbered positions are up for election November 8 , 2009 . The 5 odd-numbered positions are up for election November 6 , 2007 . All councilmembers' terms begin January 1 .

The current makeup of the council is:

Even-numbered positions

Odd-numbered positions

Although positions are nonpartisan, all current councilmembers are Democrats.


COUNCIL PRESIDENT

The Seattle City Council picks amongst its peers a council president to serve a 2-year term, beginning January 1 of the year following an election. The function of the council president is to serve as the official head of the city's legislative department. In addition, he/she is tasked with
  • establishing of committees and appointment of committee chairs and members

  • presiding over meetings of the full council

  • assuming the duties and responsibilities of Mayor if the Mayor is absent or incapacitated.



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