City of Austin

City of Austin

The City of Austin is an award-winning employer with a Council-Manager form of government employing 13.8K employees. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible for the management of City employees and the administration of all City affairs.

In pursuit of its vision to make Austin the most livable city in the country, the City of Austin aims to be the best-managed city in the country. It does so through transparent business practices, excellence in public service, innovative leadership, and providing services that are reliable, safe, efficient, and above national standards.

Geographically, Austin consists of approximately 326 square miles. The Austin metro area has a population of over 2 million people.

Austin is nationally recognized as a great place to live due to its diverse population and promotion of a year-round outdoor active lifestyle. The city's quality of life has become its biggest economic development engine, supported by a diverse demographic structure and broad-ranged educational opportunities, including six universities, a robust community college system, and numerous other institutions of higher learning.