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Government AdministrationOhio, United States1001-5000 Employees
The City of Columbus operates as a home-rule municipal government for Columbus, Ohio, with roots dating back to 1812. Its governing structure features a Mayor, a seven-member City Council, the City Auditor, and the City Attorney, all elected to four-year terms. The Mayor appoints directors for key departments, while four department heads are selected by independent commissions. The city sets out to deliver public services and foster economic development across the Central Ohio region, aiming to keep neighborhoods vibrant and maintain a high quality of life for residents. In 2026, the leadership saw a change with the appointment of a new city manager.