Scottsdale's government consists of a mayor and six city council members elected at large who serve staggered four-year terms. The council appoints a city manager, city clerk, city treasurer, city attorney, and city judge.
Head Official: Mayor Mary Manross (since 2000; current term expires June 2008)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,700 (2005)
City Information: City of Scottsdale, PO Box 1000, Scottsdale, AZ 85252; telephone (480)994-2414