Flagstaff has a council/manager form of government with a mayor and six council members elected at large. Mayoral elections are held every two years; council members serve four years, and elections are staggered every two years.
Head Official: Mayor Joseph Donaldson (R) (since 2000; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 678 permanent, 271 temporary or seasonal (2005)
City Information: City of Flagstaff, 211 W. Aspen, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; telephone (520)774-5281