What form of government, governs the City of Lowell?
The City of Lowell is governed by the Plan E Form of Government. Nine City Councillors and six School Committee Members are elected at large every two years. The Council elects a Mayor and a Vice Mayor, with the Mayor serving as the City’s ceremonial leader, as Chair of the City Council, and as Chair of the School Committee. The City Council appoints a professional City Manager to serve as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, and the School Committee appoints the Superintendent to serve as the School’s Chief Administrative Officer. The City Council also appoints the City Clerk and City Auditor.