City Government Description

The City of Omaha, Nebraska operates under a **strong‑mayor** form of government. The mayor serves as the executive and is separate from the legislative body (the City Council). The mayor appoints commissioners and department heads to administer the various city departments, subject to any required confirmations. The Omaha City Council, comprised of seven members elected from districts, is the legislative branch, responsible for enacting ordinances, approving the city budget, and providing oversight of city operations.
Omaha also has two other citywide elected officers: the City Clerk and City Treasurer. The City Clerk’s office handles records, public notices, elections, claims against the city, licensing, and related administrative functions.
Key city departments include Finance, Law, Planning, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety (including Police and Fire), Human Resources, Human Rights & Relations, and the Public Library. Through these, the city provides services such as infrastructure maintenance, public safety, land use planning, parks management, and citizen services.
Omaha’s City Offices Building (City Hall) is located in downtown Omaha, and this is the center of many city functions. The governmental structure is intended to balance centralized executive leadership with legislative oversight and service delivery through specialized departments.

General Information

• Mayor’s Office
• Omaha City Council
• City Clerk’s Office
• Finance Department
• Law Department
• Planning Department
• Public Works Department
• Parks & Recreation Department
• Public Safety / Police & Fire Departments
• Human Resources Department
• Human Rights & Relations Department
• Omaha Public Library