City of Fairfax

The City of Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, and is also the county seat of Fairfax County.

History
The City of Fairfax was originally incorporated in 1805 as the town of Providence

After the town of Fairfax in Culpeper county, Virginia had its name changed to Culpeper in 1870, the name of the town of Providence was officially changed to Fairfax in 1874.

The Town of Fairfax became the City of Fairfax on June 30, 1961.

Government
The City of Fairfax is governed by a Mayor and a 6-member City Council. The Council appoints a City Manager to act as the executive officer of the city government.

The city also has an elected school board, a commissioner of the revenue, and a city treasurer.