<P> Being a coastal city, Corpus Christi is a good spot for seabird watching . Popular spots include Blucher Park in downtown, the Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge along Oso Bay, Hazel Bazemore County Park along the Nueces River in Calallen, and the South Texas Botanic Garden and Nature Center along the Oso Creek . </P> <P> In 1852, the City of Corpus Christi was incorporated . Texas' 31st Legislature chartered the city as a political and corporate municipal entity in 1909 . By ordinance, the city possesses power to "fix, alter and extend its boundaries ." </P> <P> Corpus Christi is under a council - manager municipal government . The elected city council is the primary authority in municipal matters such as enacting local legislation, determining policies, and appointing the city manager . Together, the city council and city manager execute laws and administer the municipal government . Organized by governmental sectors of city council, city management, city secretary, and several city departments, Corpus Christi is seated in Nueces County . The city council currently consists of these elected members: </P> <Ul> <Li> Mayor vacant seat (Dan McQueen resigned .) </Li> <Li> Joe McComb At Large </Li> <Li> Michael Hunter At Large </Li> <Li> Paulette Guajardo At Large </Li> <Li> Carolyn Vaughn District 1 </Li> <Li> Ben Molina District 2 </Li> <Li> Lucy Rubio District 3 </Li> <Li> Greg Smith District 4 </Li> <Li> Rudy Garza, Jr District 5 </Li> </Ul>

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