Greensboro adopted a city council-manager form of government in 1921. The council consists of the mayor and eight members, all of whom are elected on a nonpartisan ballot for two-year terms. The council in turn appoints a city manager to administer government policy.
Head Official: Mayor Keith A. Holliday (D) (since 1999; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 2,935 (2004)
City Information: Greensboro City Hall, PO Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402-3136; telephone (336)373-2065