| The City of New Braunfels is a home-rule city under Texas State law. The City was founded in 1845 under German charter. The City is governed by a seven-member council and has over 300 full-time and 150 part-time employees under the City Manager, Mike Shands. The City has a number of local advisory committees, boards and commissions who make recommendations to the City Council regarding policies and the operation of several City departments. |
