Owensboro has operated under a City Manager form of government since 1954.
Citizens elect a mayor and four city commissioners who form the Board of Commissioners.
The Board of Commissioners is the legislative body of the city government and represents the interests of the citizens.
The Board of Commissioners hires a city manager who administers the day-to-day operations of the city.

The mayor is elected for a term of four years.
Each city commissioner is elected for a term of two years.
The term of the city manager is indefinite and based on performance.
Owensboro has operated under a City Manager form of government since 1954. Citizens elect a mayor and four city commissioners who form the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is the legislative body of the city government and represents the interests of the citizens. The Board of Commissioners hires a city manager who administers the day-to-day operations of the city.
The mayor is elected for a term of four years. Each city commissioner is elected for a term of two years. The term of the city manager is indefinite and based on performance.
Owensboro, Kentucky