The Town of Gouverneur is governed by a Town Council and a Town Supervisor. The Council consists of four elected councilmen and one elected supervisor. 

The Village of Gouverneur is governed by four elected trustees and one elected mayor. St. Lawrence county is governed by a board of 15 elected legislators, one of which serves as the chairman.

Bob Ritchie
Town Supervisor

Joani Hall
Town Clerk

Eldon Conklin
Council Member

Dr. Tim Monroe
Council Member

William "Bill" Mashaw
Council Member

Mike Mcquade
Code Officer

Harold Lacey
Council Member

Tim "Tike" Matice
Highway Superintendent

 Additional Officers

Gary Higgins, Town Bookkeeper

Barbara Finnie, (acting) Assessor

Dan Moyer, Dog Control Officer