The Mayor and four commissioners are elected at large by place in city wide elections.
Terms of office are for two years and staggered.
The City Government houses several boards, the Legal Department and the City Secretary as well as holding regular city government meetings. The Mayor and four commissioners are elected at large by place in city wide elections. The terms of office are for two years and staggered. They are open to the public. In addition to these regularly scheduled meetings, special meetings may be held after notice of such meeting is properly posted and publicized.