The purpose of the Aggieville Business Improvement District Advisory Board is to monitor and oversee the provision of services within the Aggieville Business Improvement District as established by the agreement between the District and the City of Manhattan. The Board, no later than May 15 of each year, submits to the City Commission a recommended program of services to be performed or provided within the District during the coming calendar year and a proposed budget to accomplish these objects. In addition, the Board submits a proposed schedule of fees for assessment on the businesses in the District and may recommend consideration of changes to the district boundaries.

The Law Board is responsible for the enforcement of law and the providing of police protection and is authorized (in part) to: Appoint and establish the salary and compensation of the Director; Authorize and provide for the appointment of all other personnel; Hear and affirm or revoke the suspension or dismissal of law enforcement officers; Establish salaries for personnel; Authorize the acquisition of equipment and supplies necessary to operate the department; Adopt an annual budget and certify same to the Riley County Board of County Commissioners; Enter into contracts; Adopt rules and regulations necessary for the operation of the Department; and perform other duties as provided by law.

The governing and legislative body of the city is the City Commission, comprised of five commissioners who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis. The commission determines all matters of policy and approves all city ordinances and resolutions, as well as adopts the annual city budget.

The governing and legislative body of the city is the City Commission, comprised of five commissioners who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis. The commission determines all matters of policy and approves all city ordinances and resolutions, as well as adopts the annual city budget.