The City Council is the elected policy-making body for the City of San Ramon. It is comprised of four Councilmembers elected by districts who serve four-year overlapping terms and an elected Mayor who serves for a two-year term. The City Council serves as the Board of Directors of the San Ramon Public Financing Authority, the Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts, the Successor Agency, and the San Ramon Housing Authority. In addition, Council members represent the City on the governing boards of numerous Joint Powers Authorities.
The City Council appoints the City Manager and the City Attorney.