City of Los Angeles
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States10001+ Employees
The City of Los Angeles is a government administration entity located in Los Angeles, California, employing more than 45,000 people across a broad range of roles. It operates under a mayor-council-commission form of government, a structure adopted in 1925 and reaffirmed by a new charter in 2000. The city is governed by elected officials including a Mayor, City Controller, and City Attorney who are elected by residents every four years, and fifteen City Council members representing fifteen districts who serve four-year terms. Commissions are generally appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council, and general managers of City departments are appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the Council. Most employees are covered by civil service provisions of the City Charter, providing a standardized employment framework. In November 2025, the city announced it is developing its first Mobility Action Plan to guide investments in streets, sidewalks, transit, biking, and walking.