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.

Comprised of seven community members, the HRSB’s primary purpose is to receive and consider questions or proposals which in and of themselves do not constitute formal complaints of unlawful discrimination but are related issues, and recommend non-discrimination, equal opportunity and civil rights policies, procedures, and programs to the governing body (City Commission). Those recommendations should be intended to protect against discrimination; promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city; and/or create a welcoming, diverse community.