Cedar City in Utah is governed by a council form of government. Cedar City residents elect the five council members and the mayor for four-year staggered terms, with elections held every two years. The mayor, as an elected official, is the chief executive officer of the city, and is a key contact for community and economic development activities and interacts frequently with other elected officials throughout the state. The administration department includes the office of the city manager, the administrative services director, city attorney, finance director, city treasurer, city recorder, grants coordinator, public relations director and other essential staff.