The City of Carpinteria was incorporated on September 28,1965. It is a general law city, with an elected five-member City Council. Council members are elected to four year, overlapping terms; elections are held every two years. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor are selected by their fellow Council members and customarily serve two-year terms.
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