The Town of Camp Verde operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The 7-member town council includes a voting mayor and vice-mayor. The Town Council serves as the legislative and policy-making body for the town with all the regulatory and corporate powers of a municipal corporation provided under Arizona law. In general, the Town Council sets policy for the Town government by establishing Town ordinances and programs and appropriating funds for each Town department.

The Town Manager is appointed by, and reports directly to, the elected Mayor and Town Council. As the Town’s chief administrative officer, the Town Manager is responsible for the oversight of the Town's daily operations and works collaboratively with staff to implement Council policies and directions.

Responsibilities include:

• Administrative direction and coordination of departmental operations
• Development and recommendation of policy solutions to community problems
• Development and timely completion of capital projects
• The facilitation of effective and cooperative interaction with community organizations, town employees and other governmental organizations
• Implementation and execution of policies and objectives approved by the Town Council
• Planning and development of new programs, which will meet the needs of the Town
• Preparation and administration of the Town's budget 

The Town Manager’s executive team includes the Deputy Town Manager, and the following department directors:  Community Development, Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Library, Marshal’s Office, Public Works (including Parks and Recreation), Risk Management, Town Clerk, and Utilities.

The Town Council separately appoints the Town Magistrate and the Town Attorney.