The City of Chillicothe is under the Aldermatic form of government.  We have a Mayor and 8 Aldermen that represent 4 wards.  The   Mayor appoints the Council Committees and they are as follows:

Buildings                        Cemetery & Parks                     Economic Development                 

Finance                         Employee Relations                 Subdivision & Annexation                             

Police & Fire                 Property Maintenance               Public Works

Judicial             

The City Council meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.   At all meetings there is time allowed for the public to speak on any topic of interest to them.