Form of Government: The City of Stockport utilizes a Mayor/Council system of government.  The Mayor is a non-partisan position elected for a 2-year term.  The five City Council members are also non-partisan positions elected from the community at large with a 4-year term.

The Mayor and City Council members are the duly elected representatives of the citizens of Stockport and act as the political head of the city. They are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, determining the tax rate, and formulating broad long-term policies that outline the City's public function.