In 1861, the new “Mutasarifiah” System in Mount Lebanon imposed the constitution of administrative boards in Lebanese villages and towns. Brummana’s was founded in 1885. However, after the declaration of Great Lebanon in 1920, the administrative board was renamed the Municipality Council.

Elected on May 2010 by City residents to six-year terms, the Mayor and City Council provide leadership and develop City legislation. Daily City operations are directed by the Administration Directorate, which ensures that all City regulations, as adopted by the Mayor and City Council, are effectively applied.

The Council of the City of Brummana will hold its regularly scheduled meetings on the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 PM.

The City of Brummana operates in accordance with the Mayor-Council form of government, as authorized in the Municipal Law.

Description of Council's Duties:

• The override of a veto of the mayor;
• The exercise of advice and consent to actions of the mayor;
• The conduct of a legislative inquiry or investigation;
• The removal of any municipal officer for cause;
• The adoption of rules for the council;
• The establishment of times and places for council meetings;

• The establishment of the council as a committee of the whole and the delegation of any number of its members as an ad hoc committee;

• The declaration of emergencies respecting the passage of ordinances;

• The election, appointment, setting of salaries and removal of officers and employees of the council, subject to any pertinent civil service requirements and any pertinent contractual obligations, and within the general limits of the municipal budget;

• Approval of contracts presented by the mayor;

• The expression of council policies or opinions which require no formal action by the mayor.

The Municipal Council consists of fourteen (14) members: