McKenzie has a Mayor-Council form of city government. The Mayor and Council are elected for four-year staggered terms. Council members are elected by wards.

Police Department
McKenzie Police Department is comprised of one police chief and 16 officers. The department has six radio cars. The crime index is 1.20.

Fire Department
McKenzie Fire Department has one station, 4 full-time personnel, 38 volunteers, (1) 1,250 GPM Truck, (2) 1,000 GPM Trucks, (2) 500 GPM Trucks and (1) Van. Insurance rating is a class 3.

Street Cleaning
Monthly schedule is maintained by city workers.

Garbage Disposal
Garbage pick-up is privately contracted. Residential – Weekly Commercial – Six days per week.

Sanitation
McKenzie sewerage system is activated sludge trickling filter aeration chlorination and is approved by the State Board of Health. Designed capacity is 2.5 million gallons, and is operating at 40%.

Planning and Zoning
McKenzie has a zoning ordinance and regional planning commission. The Planning Commission is responsible for all zoning and planning within five miles of the city limits.