At its first meeting on the first Tuesday in December of even-numbered years, the City Council chooses one of its members as Mayor and another as Vice Mayor. In the absence of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor, the Council may choose one of its members to act as Mayor Pro Tempore. (Charter Sec. 603). The following is a historical roster of mayors and presidents of the board of trustees (the predecessor of the City Council). See also Historic roster of councilmembers.

President of the Board of Trustees

Mayors