The City of Roseville follows the Council/Manager “Plan B” form of government. Four council members and a mayor establish the policies and set the direction of the City. The Mayor and Councilmembers are elected at large and serve four year terms. Elections are held in even years. Two Councilmembers are elected in the even year that coincides with the presidential elections. The other two Councilmembers and the Mayor are elected the following even year election.

The Mounds View School District 621 and Roseville Area School District 623 hold school board elections in odd years. The northwest corner of the city (Precinct 1) is in the Mounds View District.

The entire city is in State Senate District 54. Most of the city is in State House District 54A while Precincts 3 and 4 are in State House District 54B. View a Precinct Map.

The entire city is in the Fourth Congressional District.