The municipal corporation consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a mayor and administers the city's infrastructure and administration.

[4] Belagavi Mahanagara Palike is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

It was established as Belgaum city Municipal Corporation Committee on 1 December 1851.

[5] The Municipal Corporation Belgaum elections were fought on the linguistic basis before 2022.

[7] Belagavi Mahanagara Palike is created for the following functions:[8][9] The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.