The Borough of Somerset is an incorporation unit of local government. Citizens elect a seven member council which is the legislative and policy making body. The term of office is four years. Approximately half of council is elected every two years. Every second year, the council picks one of its member as president, who chairs the meetings.
Citizens elect a seven member council which is the legislative and policy making body.
A mayor is elected. Under the Pennsylvania Borough Code, he is the administer of the Police Department . In Somerset, he directs all departments.