The City of Watford City is governed as a Mayor/Council form of government.  In the Mayor/Council form of government, the City Council, as the elected body, adopts ordinances, sets policy, adjudicates issues, and establishes the budget of the City.  The Mayor appoints the City Administrator and the City Auditor.    

City of Watford City Municipal Code of Ordinances

Mayor: Phil Riely

City Council: Matthew Beard, Bethany Devlin, Kenny Liebel,  Steve Sanford, Chelsea Bulzomi, Lance Renville