The city of Columbia has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is elected at large and there are six council members, four elected from districts and two elected at large; all are elected to staggered four-year terms.
Head Official: Mayor Bob Coble (D) (since 1990; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,700 (2005)
City Information: Columbia City Hall, 1737 Main Street, PO Box 147, Columbia, SC 29217; telephone (803)545-3000