The city of Bismarck operates under the commission form of government. Four commissioners and a president (who also serves as mayor) are elected at large to four-year terms. The commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Head Official: Mayor John Warford (since 2002; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 471 (full-time; 2003)
City Information: City/County Office Building, 221 N 5th Street, PO Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503; telephone (701)222-6471; fax (701)222-6470