Legislative policy is set by the elected Councilmembers and administered by the City Administrator who is appointed by the Council. The City Council consists of the Mayor and six Councilmen elected at large from the entire community for four-year terms, staggered in two year intervals. The City is governed by a charter, Arizona state statutes, and an adopted Strategic Management Plan .
Power is provided by other utility corporations.
Development within the city limits is governed by an adopted general plan and zoning and land use regulations. New businesses within the city limits require a business license and environmental and safety review. The City of Yuma has a water allocation of 50,000 acre feet from the Colorado River. Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values determine the way we serve our citizens. For additional information on Yuma see the Yuma Statistics at a Glance section.