The seven members of the Lynnwood City Council are elected at-large to serve the City of Lynnwood. All are elected for four-year terms. Each year the Council elects a President and a Vice President from within the Council. The City Council's primary duties are to make laws, adopt regulations and budgets, levy taxes, authorize public improvements, provide for public safety and health, approve board and commission appointments, and oversee a wide-ranging agenda for the people of Lynnwood.
Work Sessions are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month and the 3rd Wednesday of the month. During Work Sessions City Council Members are able to discuss topics, receive briefings, reports and memorandums from City staff as well as hear presentations from City staff and outside organizations. During a Work Session, no formal decisions can be made by the Council. The Council follows Robert's Rules of Order during their meetings to allow for courtesy and orderly flow of the meetings. During Work Sessions is not an opportunity for public comments.