The City Council is made up of 7 members who serve 4-year terms. The mayor is directly elected by the voters. The top vote getter from each election is named Mayor Pro Tem.
City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Sterling Heights City Hall (Council Chamber) at 40555 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI48311. The Council agenda link is posted on this webpage.