Lake Benton is organized as a Statutory City, operating with a Council form of government which includes a Mayor and four Trustees. Terms of office are: Mayor - 2 years; Trustees - Four 4-year terms.
The Council appoints the Administrator/Clerk who performs the duties given by statute and by Council action.
City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Lake Benton Area Community and Event Center. Due to current COVID restrictions, people are welcome to view the meeting online.