CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GOVERNMENT & DEPARTMENTS
The City of Huntington Beach was founded in the late 1880s and incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. We operate under a City Council/City Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members elected to four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The position of Mayor rotates among Council Members. Additionally, there are three elected department heads: City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Treasurer.
As a full-service charter city, Huntington Beach serves 200,000 residents, operating with an annual budget exceeding $500 million. There are 1,500 full-time and part-time employees across 12 City departments including the City Manager's office, City Attorney's Office, City Clerk's Office, City Treasurer's Office, Community Development, Community and Library Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Police, and Public Works. Volunteers are an integral part of the City programs and services and without the in-kind donation of dedicated volunteer service, many activities provided to the Huntington Beach community would not be possible. Each year, hundreds of dedicated volunteers support various City programs, services, and events with over 10,000 hours of volunteerism. The City offers a range of volunteer programs with multiple and diverse opportunities within the following departments.
COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
The Department provides various services and facilities catering to residents and visitors of Huntington Beach. These include Senior Services, recreation classes, camps, facility reservations, aquatics, youth and adult sports, as well as leisure and art programs suitable for all ages. Additionally, the Department offers beach camping through the Huntington Beach RV Campground, providing an opportunity for outdoor recreation in a scenic coastal setting. Select the link below to learn about the department's volunteer programs.
ELECTED OFFICES & OTHER CITY MANAGED DEPARTMENTS
The City Manager's Office, City Attorney's Office, City Clerk's Office, City Treasurer's Office, Community Development, Finance, Information Services and Human Resources make up the other departments in the city. Select the link below to learn about the volunteer programs within these departments.
HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE
The Fire Department serves the City of Huntington Beach through multiple divisions. Each division provides comprehensive emergency response and prevention services. The Fire Administration Division manages the department's administrative functions, including strategy development, policy implementation, and program administration. The Emergency Response Division ensures rapid and effective emergency assistance through strategically located fire stations equipped with paramedic engine companies and specialized units. The Fire Prevention Division enforces codes and regulations to mitigate fire risks, conducts inspections, and oversees hazardous materials management. Lastly, the Marine Safety Division focuses on beach and open water safety, providing lifeguard services, managing programs like the Junior Lifeguard Program, and coordinating emergency response efforts. Select the link below to learn about the department's volunteer program.
HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE
The HB Police department's values underscore our commitment to serving the community with integrity, respect, and accountability. These values guide our interactions with the community and each other, aiming to enhance the quality of our service and morale. We prioritize and commit to collaboration with the residents of Huntington Beach to preserve and enhance the quality of life in our city. Our mission emphasizes not only serving and protecting but also ensuring high-quality performance, accountability, respect, trust, teamwork, integrity and innovation. Our dedicated employees, past, present, and future, are our most valuable asset, dedicated to serving the community while ensuring the highest level of public safety. Select the link below to learn about the department's volunteer programs.
PUBLIC WORKS
The City of HB's Department of Public works aims to enhance quality of life, promote economic growth, ensure public health, and safeguard the environment to benefit the citizens off Huntington Beach.
Public works encompasses acquiring, leasing, maintaining, and disposing of city-owned immovable assets. Its broad scope includes critical infrastructure and public services maintenance, covering areas such as transportation, sanitation, utilities, and city engineering. Responsibilities of the Department of Public Works include engineering, construction, designing, and operating various projects like beach, nature, parks and environment, wastewater treatment plants, trash and recycling and managing services like curbside collection and street maintenance. Select the link below to learn about the department's volunteer programs.
Contact the City Manager's Office - Volunteer Management:
2000 Main Street | Huntington Beach, CA | Phone: (714) 536-5202 | volunteerliaisons@surfcity-hb.org
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