The City of Pacifica is organized into various elected, appointed and employed positions to most effectively run the affairs of the city and to best serve its citizens. Pacifica's city government is comprised of the following:

• City Council
• Various Committees & Commissions
• City Manager
• Assistant City Manager
• City Clerk
• City Attorney
• Administrative Services Department (Finance / Human Resources / MIS)
• Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department
• Planning Department
• Police Department
• Public Works Department
• North County Fire Authority