Fargo: Municipal Government

Fargo, the seat of Cass County, is governed by a city commission comprised of five at-large members, one of whom serves as mayor. Commissioners are elected to a four-year term. All commissioners, including the mayor, are subject to a limit of three consecutive terms.

Head Official: Mayor Bruce Furness (D) (since 1994; current term expires June 2006)

Total Number of City Employees: 750 (2005)

City Information: City Commission, 200 North Third Street, Fargo, ND 58102; telephone (701)241-1310