City Council Meetings
Monday Work Sessions
The City Council holds work sessions at 4:00 p.m. on most
Mondays. Council work sessions are designed to allow the Council to gain
more in-depth knowledge of a particular subject and to have a chance
to debate many of the pros and cons of an issue without coming to resolution
or a decision on a matter. Council work sessions are open to the public.
Wednesday Council Regular Sessions
The City Council holds regular meetings on the second
and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7:15 p.m. Regular meetings are
generally held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 333 Broadalbin
SW, Albany; but they may be held at another place if the Council designates.
Four members of the City Council other than the Mayor must be present for the City Council to take action on any item. The Mayor presides over the City Council, but the Mayor only votes in the case of a 3 to 3 tie of the Council.
Business from the Public
Every regular meeting of the Albany City Council contains an item called "Business
from the Public." During this time, any person may speak to the City Council
about any item they think the Council should discuss. The Mayor may limit the
length of time people speak under business from the public.