Government thumb|Fullerton City Hall thumb|right|Fullerton Post Office, built in 1939 alt=City Council of Fullerton|thumb|220x220px|City Council of Fullerton Fullerton is a General-law municipality with a council-manager government system. Legislative authority is vested in a city council of five non-partisan members who serve four-year staggered terms, who elect a chair who serves as mayor. Elections are held every two years and are consolidated with the statewide general elections held in November of even numbered years. The city manager is responsible for day-to-day operations. Prior to 2016, all council seats were elected at large. In 2016 voters passed Measure II which changed at large representation to election for five districts.
Government thumb|Fullerton City Hall thumb|right|Fullerton Post Office, built in 1939 alt=City Council of Fullerton|thumb|220x220px|City Council of Fullerton Fullerton is a General-law municipality with a council-manager government system. Legislative authority is vested in a city council of five non-partisan members who serve four-year staggered terms, who elect a chair who serves as mayor. Elections are held every two years and are consolidated with the statewide general elections held in November of even numbered years. The city manager is responsible for day-to-day operations. Prior to 2016, all council seats were elected at large In 2016 voters passed Measure II which changed at large representation to election for five districts.