The city of Springfield, which is also the seat of Greene County, is administered by a council-manager form of government. Eight council members are elected for a four-year term on a non-partisan basis, and a mayor is elected for a two-year term. The city manager is appointed by the council to be the chief executive and administrative officer of the city.
Head Official: City Manager Tom Finnie (since 1990)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,565 (2004)
City Information: City of Springfield, 840 Boonville Avenue, PO Box 8368, Springfield, MO 65801-8368; telephone: (417)864-1000; fax (417)864-1114; email city@ci.spring field.mo.us