The city of Wichita operates under a council-manager form of government, with six council members and a mayor elected to four-year terms.
Head Official: Mayor Carlos Mayans (since 2003; current term expires 2007)
Total Number of City Employees: 3,200 (2004)
City Information: City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202; telephone (316)268-4331; fax (316)268-4333; email cshull@wichita.gov.