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- About San Rafael
- Orient yourself with Local Government
- City Departments
- City Facilities
- How to contact others
- City Branding Guidelines
- City Purchasing Guidelines
- Useful links
About San Rafael
San Rafael is both Marin County's oldest and most populous City.
San Rafael is both Marin County's oldest and most populous City.
Orient yourself with Local Government
View the presentation linked below to familiarize yourself with City and County government in Marin. Optional: email Talia.Smith@cityofsanrafael.org to schedule a 45-min training on the basics of Local Government in Marin.
View the presentation linked below to familiarize yourself with City and County government in Marin. Optional: email Talia.Smith@cityofsanrafael.org to schedule a 45-min training on the basics of Local Government in Marin.
City Departments
The City has 16 departments. Visit their public webpages to learn about the services they provide.
The City has 16 departments. Visit their public webpages to learn about the services they provide.
City Facilities
How to contact others
All Non-Police Department City emails follow the naming convention First.Last@cityofsanrafael.org. All Police Department emails follow the naming convention BadgeNumber@srpd.org (e.g. 123@srpd.org).
The Citywide telephone directory is linked below. Please note that this directory only lists office phone numbers, City cell phone numbers are not included. All City office numbers begin with (415) 485-XXXX unless indicated otherwise in the directory.
All Non-Police Department City emails follow the naming convention First.Last@cityofsanrafael.org. All Police Department emails follow the naming convention BadgeNumber@srpd.org (e.g. 123@srpd.org).
The Citywide telephone directory is linked below. Please note that this directory only lists office phone numbers, City cell phone numbers are not included. All City office numbers begin with (415) 485-XXXX unless indicated otherwise in the directory.
City Branding Guidelines
The City's Logo Branding Guidelines document outlines the framework for logo standards, typography, and color, and provides examples of the system in use. These guidelines help you create materials that are distinct and recognizable, visually positioning the City of San Rafael as “The City with a Mission”.
City Font
City Colors

City Email Signature
First Last | City of San Rafael
Position Title
Department Name
Office 415.XXX.XXXX
email@cityofsanrafael.org

City Letterhead Templates
T:\FORMS\Letterhead Templates
The City's Logo Branding Guidelines document outlines the framework for logo standards, typography, and color, and provides examples of the system in use. These guidelines help you create materials that are distinct and recognizable, visually positioning the City of San Rafael as “The City with a Mission”.
City Font
City Colors
City Email Signature
First Last | City of San Rafael
Position Title
Department Name
Office 415.XXX.XXXX
email@cityofsanrafael.org
City Letterhead Templates
T:\FORMS\Letterhead Templates
City Purchasing Guidelines
General
General
Types of purchases, per the San Rafael Municipal Code
The San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC) specifically defines three types of purchases:
- Professional services
- Public works projects
- Services, supplies, materials and equipment
Review the Purchasing Overview webpage on the Finance Department website to familiarize yourself with these types of purchases and their respect award authorities (e.g. which $ thresholds require City Council approval).
Putting out RFP's and setting up contracts
Review the RFP and Contracting Process webpage on the Finance Department website for guidance on what an RFP (Request for Proposals) is and how to set up City contracts/agreements with consultants and contractors. The page also includes information on how to set up Requisitions and Purchase Orders (PO's) with the Finance Department.
Processing invoices for payment
Review the Everything Invoices webpage on the Finance Department website for instructions on how to prepare an invoice for processing by the Finance department including coding the invoice. The page also includes the current year AP Calendar and guidance for department invoice approvers.