The Mayor of Osage Beach is the Executive Officer of the City and presides over the Board of Aldermen but only exercises voting rights in a case of a tie. The Mayor has general supervision over all the officers and affairs of the City and takes care that the City Codes, other ordinances, and State and Federal laws relating to the City are complied with. The Mayor is elected by the qualified voters of the City and holds office for two (2) years and until a successor is elected and qualified.
The Board of Aldermen, through adoption of resolutions and ordinances, prescribes and enforces rules as it may find necessary to conduct City business, as allowed by State and Federal law. The Board members are elected by the qualified voters of the City, by ward and on rotating basis, and holds office for two (2) years and until a successor is elected and qualified.