The City of Reynoldsburg's form of government is a "Mayor-Council Plan" and is provided for by a charter. Council is the legislative body and is comprised of three (3) At Large members, who represent the entire city; four(4) Ward members, each representing a respective ward; and a President who is elected from the City at large. The term for each office is four (4) years.

 

For operating purposes, City council has four standing committees responsible for finance, safety, service, and community development. The President of Council may from time to time appoint special committees for limited purposes, subject to the approval of a majority of Council. Other elected officials include Jed Hood-City Attorney and Richard Harris-City Auditor, each serving four-year terms.

 

Each department is headed by a Mayor-appointed director. The Parks & Recreation Director, according to the Charter, must also be approved by council. The Public Service Director supervises the divisions of Street, Building, and Water/Wasterwater. The Safety Director supervises the Division of Police and maintains communication with Truro Township Fire Department, which provides the City's fire and emergency services. Currently these positions are combined.

 

Other Boards and Commissions may be created, changed and abolished by Council as it determines to be necessary. Other Commissions and Boards existing are the Design Review Board, Nuisance Abatement Board, Recreation Commission, Tree Commission, Beautification Commission, Arts Commission, City Records Commission and the Community Reinvestment Housing Council.