Baton Rouge operates under a city-parish form of government, administered by a mayor/president and a twelve-member council.
Head Official: Mayor Melvin "Kip" Holden (since 2005; current term expires 2009)
Total Number of City Employees: 2,530 (2004)
City Information: Baton Rouge Municipal Government, PO Box 1471, Baton Rouge, LA; telephone (225)389-3000