Norfolk City Council

Role

Map showing the jurisdiction of the City of Newport News and City of Norfolk, with the three terminals marked.

Norfolk City Council is the legislative and policy-making body for the city of Norfolk and is the final authority on City matters. The Council establishes general City policies; appoints the City Manager, City Auditor, City Attorney, City Assessor, the City Clerk, and members of boards, committees and commissions; enacts ordinances, resolutions, and orders; approves the strategic plan and annual budget; and authorizes contracts on the City’s behalf.

Jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of Norfolk City includes Pier 6, the Norfolk Southern terminal at Lamberts Point.