The City of Hilliard has a City Council/City Manager form of government. Seven members of City Council are elected at-large to four-year terms by our residents. City Council then hires a professional administrator to serve as City Manager, who handles the day-to-day operations of City Departments and Staff. 

The City is governed by its Charter, which lays out rules and guidelines for City officials, businesses and residents. The Charter is revisited every 10 years by a review commission that evaluates the document relative to current events and recommends potential revisions. Revisions are then placed before voters for consideration. This approach ensures a balance between stability and flexibility.