[3] The parish of Romedal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law).

During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee.

The mayor was indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.

[6] The municipal council (Herredsstyre) of Romedal was made up of 25 representatives that were elected to four year terms.

The party breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows: The mayors of Romedal: