Council-Manager Form of Government
Greenville has used the council-manager form of government since 1953. 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. The City Council employs a City Manager to handle the day-to-day management and operations of the City.
Elections are held every other November, in odd years, for the Mayor and six City Council Members. Elections are non-partisan. Candidates run for office under a system electing five district representatives, one at-large City Council Member, and the Mayor at-large.