It is responsible for managing civic services, under the Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development (LGRD).

Rangpur City Corporation is the second-largest city corporation in Bangladesh, covering a total area of 205.76 square kilometers with a population of approximately 796,556 people.

The RpCC government is elected by popular vote every five years, with the Mayor serving as the head of the corporation.

The Mayor is supported by a council of 55 elected councillors who represent different wards of the city.

The first elected mayor of the Rangpur City Corporation during 2012–2017 is Sharfuddin Ahmed Jhantu.