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• City Charter
  The City Charter embodies the fundamental principles of the City, defines the City's powers, duties and boundaries, and guarantees certain rights to the people.
• Seattle Municipal Code
  Compilation of the general ordinances currently in effect in the City of Seattle.

Legislation

Seattle City Council

• Seattle City Council Meeting Agendas
• Seattle City Council Minutes
• Recent Legislation
• Watch City Council Meetings on the Seattle Channel

Bills & Ordinances

• What is a Council Bill?
• What is an Ordinance?
• How does a Council Bill become Law?
• Seattle City Council Bill and Ordinance Index

Resolutions

• What is a Resolution?
• Seattle City Council Resolution Index

Comptroller/Clerk Files

• What are Comptroller/Clerk Files?
• Seattle Comptroller/Clerk Files Index

Historical Records

• Seattle City Clerk's Office
  The Clerk's office maintains the City's official records, provides support for the City Council, and manages the City's historical records through the Seattle Municipal Archives. The Clerk's Office provides information services to the public and to City staff.
• Seattle Municipal Archives
  Search for historic City files, maps, and photographs.
• 1999 World Trade Organization (WTO) Conference - About the WTO Accountability Review Committee Web Site

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