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

Members from the state's leading various political parties hold elected offices in the corporation.

The SMC is headed by an IAS officer who serves as Municipal Commissioner, wielding executive power.

The Municipal Commissioner is responsible for developing & maintaining civic infrastructure of the city like water supply, roads, storm water, drainage and efficient delivery of various services to the citizens of Solapur.

In order to make the administration of the city convenient, Solapur Municipal Corporation had a total of 26 divisions in 2017.

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.

The body is responsible for administering and providing basic infrastructure to the city: SMC co-ordinates with various other government organizations like: etc.

Following is the list of committees Solapur Municipal Corporation perceives its role as the principal facilitator and provider of services as detailed below to provide a better quality of life.