The City of Mound is a Statutory Class B City, having a Council/City Manager form of government. An elected City Council sets the policy and overall direction for Mound. Then City employees, under the direction of the City Manager, carry out Council decisions and provide day-to-day City services. The City Manager is accountable to the City Council.
The City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in regular session. Special meetings are called as needed.