Montevallo employs a Mayor - City Council form of government. The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. Officials are elected for four year terms. The next city election will be in the summer of 2004.
All meetings are open to the public.
The city of Montevallo relies upon many residents who serve on its numerous boards and committees. Much of the work of planning and implementing the business of the city is done by these boards and committees. Committees and boards meet on a regular schedule at least monthly.