Springfield has a mayor-council government.

Mayors of Springfield are appointed through direct, non-partisan elections to a four-year term; there are no term limits.

The mayor's office oversees the enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the city, appoints and supervises a majority of appointed officials, and serves as an ex officio member of the Springfield School Committee.

The mayor's office is located in Springfield City Hall, as part of the Municipal Group in Metro Center.

[2][3] The current mayor of Springfield is Domenic Sarno.