Services to assist the Mayor in the effort to administer and enforce the law. The Mayor is head of the Virginia Beach City Council, the city's legislative body. The legislative branch of the municipal government is an 11 member Council body, elected by the voters of Virginia Beach to provide citizen representation by elected officials. The city council formulates laws and ordinances, establishes policies, and monitors local, state, and federal legislation to ensure reflection of, and responsiveness to community needs and priorities.