Under this form of government, the City Council, which is elected by the people, is the final authority on policy matters relating to Greenville's government. Elections are held every other November, in odd years, for Mayor and six City Council Members.
Elections are non-partisan.
The Mayor and City Council are the governing body of the City. The Mayor acts as the official head of the government and spokesperson for the Council. The Mayor presides at all City Council meetings and signs all documents authorized by the Council. This person assumes mayoral duties in the absence of the Mayor. The Mayor and City Council are responsible for establishing general policies for the operation of the City as well as appointing the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and members of the volunteer Boards and Commissions.