The City of Moorpark was incorporated in 1983 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor, who is separately elected, serves a two-year term, and the four City Council members are elected at large to serve staggered four-year terms. Beginning with the 2020 election, Councilmembers will be elected in a district-based election system to serve staggered four-year terms.
