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</article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-3"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Auditor" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-auditor/auditor.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-auditor/auditor.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-auditor/auditor.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-auditor/auditor.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">City Auditor</h2> <p>The City Auditor is appointed by the City Council to lead internal auditing and provide transparency and accountability in government.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-4"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Clerk" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/group-35.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/group-35.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/group-35.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/group-35.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">City Clerk</h2> <p>The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council to oversee the election process, support City Council meetings, facilitate public records requests and provide information to help the community participate in City’s decision making process.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-5"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/csd.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/csd.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/csd.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/csd.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Community Services</h2> <p>The Community Services Department engages individuals and families in creating a strong and healthy community through unique facilities such as the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, the Palo Alto Art Center, open spaces, and more.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-6"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Manager" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/department-icons/city-manager.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/department-icons/city-manager.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/department-icons/city-manager.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/department-icons/city-manager.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">City Manager</h2> <p>The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to provide strategic and operational direction and guidance to all city departments as staff works together to provide quality services to the Palo Alto community.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-7"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Human-Resources" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/hr.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/hr.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/hr.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/hr.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Human Resources</h2> <p>The Human Resources Department recruits, develops, and retains a diverse, well qualified, and professional workforce that reflects the high standards of the community we serve.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-8"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Fire" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/fire.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/fire.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/fire.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/fire.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Fire</h2> <p>The Fire Department provides fire, emergency medical services and all<br/>hazard response to the Palo Alto community and Stanford University.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-9"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Information-Technology" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/it-department/it.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/it-department/it.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/it-department/it.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/assets/public/v/1/it-department/it.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Information Technology</h2> <p>The Information Technology Department provides innovative technology solutions that support City departments in delivering quality services to the community.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-10"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Library" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/library.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/library.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/library.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/library.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Library</h2> <p>The Palo Alto Library connects and strengthens our diverse community through knowledge, resources, and opportunities. Staff inspire and nurture innovation, discovery, and delight.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-11"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Emergency-Services" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oes.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oes.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oes.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oes.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Emergency Services</h2> <p>This Office leads day-to-day planning, intelligence, and coordination for emergencies City-wide and provides public education, engagement, and trainings to enhance community resilience before, during, and after an emergency.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-12"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Transportation" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oot.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oot.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oot.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/department-icons/oot.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Transportation</h2> <p>The Office of Transportation provides efficient and cost-effective transportation services and planning for all modes of transportation.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-13"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp-development-services/planning.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp-development-services/planning.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp-development-services/planning.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp-development-services/planning.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Planning & Development</h2> <p>The Planning & Development Services Department provides guidance for land use development, long range planning, housing and environmental policies, processes building permit applications, and responds to code enforcement issues to enhance the safety and attractiveness of the community.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-14"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Police" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/police-department/police.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/police-department/police.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/police-department/police.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/assets/public/v/1/police-department/police.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Police</h2> <p>The Palo Alto Police Department is committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building community partnerships. We subscribe to core values that include integrity, accountability, trust, teamwork, a positive attitude, and the professional, impartial treatment of all.</p> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-s-6 col-m-4"> <div class="list-item-container small-panel nav-item-seq-15"> <article> <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public-Works" target=""> <div class="panel-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/public-works/group-51.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=380&h=250"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/public-works/group-51.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=330&h=218"> <source srcset="/files/assets/public/v/1/public-works/group-51.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316"> <img class="large-thumbnail-image" src="/files/assets/public/v/1/public-works/group-51.png?dimension=largethumbnail&w=480&h=316" alt=""/> </picture> </div> <h2 class="list-item-title">Public Works</h2> <p>The 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