Situated in western Washington between Seattle and the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the City of Duvall serves roughly 7,500 residents. Duvall has a Mayor / Council form of government of which each is elected directly by the citizens of Duvall for staggered four-year terms, all representing the community at large. The Mayor provides leadership to City departments in directing the many functions of city government and implements the policies and ordinances of the City Council. The City currently provides a full range of services, including police, public works, planning, building, and some of the nicest parks in the valley. The City currently employs forty-five (45) employees.