The mayor is elected-at-large and serves as the chief elected officer for a two-year term of office. The mayor serves as the presiding officer at council meetings, ceremonial head of the city and is responsible for representing the city before the Minnesota Legislature, federal agencies as well as other local governments. Election of the mayor takes place during the even numbered years. There are four council members who are elected-at-large serving four-year staggered terms of office. Elections are held on the even numbered years. The City of Madison is a single ward with all citizens voting at City Hall.
