Rochester has a strong council/weak mayor form of government with an executive city administrator. The city council is comprised of seven council persons, the mayor, and the city administrator, each of which serve a four-year term.
Head Official: Mayor Ardell F. Brede (NP) (since 2002; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 800 (2005)
City Information: Rochester City Hall, 201 4th St. SE, Rochester, MN 55904; telephone (507)285-8086