Reno operates under a mayor-city council-city manager form of government. The seven council members and the mayor, who appoint a city manager, all serve a four-year term.
Head Official: Mayor Robert Cashell (since 2002; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,500–1,999 (2004)
City Information: City of Reno, PO Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505; telephone (702)334-2099; fax (702)334-3110; email renodirect@cityofreno.com