Providence is the county seat of Providence County, the largest in the state. The mayor and fifteen council members are elected to four-year terms.
Head Official: Mayor David N. Cicilline (D) (since 2003; current term expires January 2007)
Total Number of City Employees: 6,500 (2004)
City Information: Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903-3215; telephone (401)421-7740