Galway City Council is the local authority for the City of Galway, Ireland. Galway City Council, as a local authority, performs two roles: Representational Role Operational / Executive Role The Representational Role is performed directly by the 18 elected members of the Council who are elected from three local electoral areas: Galway City East- 6 Councillors Galway City Central- 6 Councillors Galway City West Ward - 6 Councillors The Councillors are elected for a period of five years - the current term runs to June 2024 The Operational / Executive Role is performed by the Council staff, under the leadership of the Chief Executive and The Management Team.