Pierre is the seat of Hughes County and the state capital of South Dakota. The city has a mayor-commission form of government. Its five commissioners, including the mayor, each serve three-year terms.
Head Official: Mayor Dennis Eisnach (since 2002; current term expires June 2005)
Total Number of City Employees: 123 (2005)
City Information: Mayor's Office, 222 E. Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501; telephone (605)773-7407