The City of Liberty Lake operates under the mayor-council form of government. The mayor serves as the city’s chief executive assisted by the city administrator. The city is organized into six operating departments, including: Police; Operations and Maintenance; Planning, Engineering & Building; Library; and Finance/Administrative Services. Fire and EMS services are provided by the Spokane Valley Fire District. Water and sewer is provided by the Liberty Lake Water & Sewer District.
Under the direction of the mayor, the city administrator:
- Carries out policies established by the City Council
- Provides leadership to all city departments
- Assesses community needs to develop strategies
- Leads interdepartmental planning efforts
- Works collaboratively with regional partners and state government