The city of Clinton, South Carolina is governed by a council-manager form of government. The city council is made up of seven members who are elected on a non-partisan basis. The city council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law. The mayor of Clinton is Comer H. “Randy” Randall. He was elected to a fourth non-consecutive term in March 2023. The mayor chairs the city council. The city manager of Clinton is responsible for the day-today management of the city organization.

The city of Clinton has several departments, including the police department, fire department, public works department, and parks and recreation department. The city of Clinton’s budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 is $12.5 million. The city of Clinton provides a variety of services to its residents, including garbage collection, recycling, water and sewer service, and street maintenance. The city of Clinton hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Clinton Music Festival, the Clinton Peach Festival, and the Clinton Christmas Parade.