The City of Coatesville is governed by a seven member council of elected officials. There are five wards throughout the City of Coatesville and each ward elects a councilperson from their ward as well as two “at large” members. The terms are four years in length and staggered so that four seats are up for election in one cycle and three in another (2 years later).

Council meets regularly the second and fourth Monday of each month; however, may hold special meetings as required to meet the needs of the City.