The City of Othello became a non-charter Code City government in January 1989 and operates under the direction of the Mayor and seven Councilmembers, who are elected by the citizens of the City. The City Council holds three regular meetings every month; a Council workshop on the first Monday of every month and the regular City Council meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. All Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the City Council Chambers located at 500 E. Main Street.