Baton Rouge: Municipal Government

Baton Rouge operates under a city-parish form of government, administered by a mayor/president and a twelve-member council.

Head Official: Mayor Melvin "Kip" Holden (since 2005; current term expires 2009)

Total Number of City Employees: 2,530 (2004)

City Information: Baton Rouge Municipal Government, PO Box 1471, Baton Rouge, LA; telephone (225)389-3000