Plymouth operates under the council-manager form of government. The city council sets policy and overall direction for the city. The city council appoints a city manager to administer the policy and handle day-to-day operations. The city charter, which Plymouth voters adopted in 1993, details city government structure and procedures.

Several citizen commissions and committees, appointed by the city council, study and advise the city council on a variety of issues. The city council makes appointments to boards and commissions each year.

Resident Survey, Feedback

The City of Plymouth values resident input. Residents are encouraged to sign up for FlashVote – an online survey tool that provides a quick and easy way to share input with the city about a variety of topics. Sign up for FlashVote.

The city also periodically conducts a survey of residents to gauge satisfaction levels with overall quality of life, as well as city services. The last survey was conducted in the fall of 2019.

• 2019 Community Survey Results presentation (PDF)

Past surveys:

• 2012 Resident Survey - Executive Summary (PDF)
• 2012 Resident Survey - PowerPoint (PDF)