text: City government College Park has operated under the council-manager form of government since 1960. The City Council is the legislative body of the City and makes all city policy. The council has eight members, representing four districts in the city. The Council is elected by district every 2 years in non-partisan elections. The Mayor is elected at large on the same election schedule as the City Council. City Council meetings are held weekly at the College Park City Hall. The mayors of College Park have been:
  The Council appoints the City Manager, who manages all city services, implements the policy established by the City Council, and appoints and supervises the heads of the various city department. The City Manager also serves as an adviser to the City Council. The manager’s office manages the day-to-day activities and financial affairs of the City, and oversees communications and IT for the City.
  The government of College Park has five operating functions: General Government and Administration; Public Services, Planning and Community Development; Youth, Family and Senior Services; and Public Works. In addition to the Finance Department, the General Government and Administration function includes the offices/departments of the City Manager, Economic Development, City Clerk, Human Resources, City Attorney, Communications and Information Technology.
  The Prince George's County Police Department District 1 Station in Hyattsville serves College Park. The U.S. Postal Service operates the College Park Post Office and the North College Park Post Office. The College Park Volunteer Fire Department responds to emergencies in the University of Maryland, City of College Park and northern Prince George’s County areas.