The Battle Ground City Council is a seven-member board elected at-large by voters residing in the city of Battle Ground. Councilmembers serve a 4-year term of office.
The City Council is responsible for the legislative function of the City such as establishing policy, passing local ordinances, approving budget appropriations, and developing an overall vision.
The City operates under WA State’s Council-Manager Plan of Government as adopted by the citizens of Battle Ground in 1997. Under this form of government the City Council is responsible for the legislative function of the city such as establishing policy, passing local ordinances, approving budget appropriations, and developing an overall vision. The City Council appoints a City Manager to implement its policies and oversee administrative operations.