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1. When does the City Council meet?

The City Council meets on the first, second, and fourth Tuesday of each month, unless a special meeting is called by City Council. For upcoming meeting dates, view the City calendar online or view Council agendas for published agendas and a list of upcoming meetings. 

Historically, the City Council takes a break from meetings during the month of July, and there are no City Council meetings scheduled in July. 

2. When will the City Council agenda be ready?

Agendas are posted by the end of the day on the Wednesday before each City Council meeting. View the Council agendas and minutes.

3. Where can I find City Council meeting minutes?

City Council meeting minutes are available on our Council agendas and minutes page.

4. How can I watch a City Council meeting?

The public can attend City Council meetings or view them on Comcast Channel 28, Astound Channel 1026, and U-verse Channel 99. Meetings are also streamed live from the City of Concord website.  View live or archived City Council meetings.

5. What Boards and Commissions does the City have? How do I become a member of a Board or Commission?

All of the City Boards and Commissions are listed on our website on the Boards and Commissions page along with information about how to apply. Community residents interested in serving on a board or commission may obtain an application online during the recruitment period. Board members and commissioners are selected by the full City Council through a competitive process.

View current vacancies and more information about how to apply.

6. Where can I get a birth or death certificate or a marriage license?

Birth, death, and marriage certificates and marriage licenses are issued by Contra Costa County. Please contact the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder's office by calling 925-335-7900 or see their website for more information about obtaining a certificate.

7. How do I file a claim against the City?

Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 925-671-3393.

8. Where can I review Conflict of Interest Statements for elected officials?

All conflict of interest statements (form 700) for elected officials are available on the Fair Political Practices Commission website.

9. What is a public record?

The Public Records Act defines "public records" as "any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics."

10. Where can I find the Municipal Code?

The Municipal Code is a published compilation of City laws and their revisions organized according to subject matter (arranged by title, chapter, and section). The Municipal Code is updated periodically as new ordinances are adopted by the City Council.

11. Where can I find more information about the Brown Act?

The Ralph M. Brown Act is codified in Government Code Section 54950 et seq. The entire Government Code is available online.

12. Where can I find more information about the Political Reform Act?

The Political Reform Act is codified in the Government Code Section.

13. Where can I find more information about the Public Records Act?

The Public Records Act is codified in Government Code Section 6250 et.seq. The entire Government Code is available online. To submit a request to access any of the City's public records, please email the City Clerk.

14. Where do I register to vote?

You can register to vote on the State of California's website.