Urban policy & administration

The Municipal council is the highest decision-making body of the city of Innsbruck. As a rule, it is directly elected by the citizens every six years.

Preparatory decision-making for the Municipal council takes place in the City Senate.

The mayor is at the head of Innsbruck's city administration and is chairman of the Municipal council and City Senate.

The Mayor's Office supports the Mayor in all his concerns.

The municipal director is the head of the city council.

The Office of the Municipal Director supports the Municipal Director in all his tasks.

The Stadtmagistrat is the municipal authority of the city of Innsbruck and also fulfils the tasks of the district administrative authority.

Here you will find a list of all offices and departments of the Innsbruck City Council.

The participation of citizens is very important to the City of Innsbruck. Find out more about participation opportunities and projects here.

Innsbruck has seven twin cities, is actively involved at European level and awards the Emperor-Maximilian-Prize every two years together with the state of Tyrol.

The City of Innsbruck organises the European elections, federal presidential elections, National Council elections, state parliament elections and municipal council elections.

Declarations of support can be submitted both digitally and in person at the office.

In May 2024, an amendment to Innsbruck's municipal law came into force, which, among other things, revised the provisions on petitions.

The City Court of Audit audits the use of public funds and the management of the City of Innsbruck without being bound by instructions.

Report grievances and legal offences concerning the provincial capital of Innsbruck anonymously and securely.

Here you will find the mission statement, guiding principles, values and compliance guidelines of the City of Innsbruck and links for anonymous information.

The Municipal council honors people who have rendered outstanding services to the city.