On Monday, December 14, 2009, the Town of Hillsborough City Council reappointed Christine M. Krolik as Mayor and Thomas M. Kasten as Vice Mayor. Both Mayor Krolik and Vice Mayor Kasten will serve one-year terms. The Hillsborough City Council also consists of Councilmembers John J. Fannon, D. Paul Regan, and Jess E. Benton.

The governing body of the Town of Hillsborough is the City Council which establishes the local law and policies through enactment of ordinances and resolutions. The City Council also determines how the Town shall obtain and spend funds, appoints members to all advisory municipal activities and represents the Town by serving on regional and county committees/boards whose policies may impact the Town.

The City Council consists of five members who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis for a four-year term by the citizens of Hillsborough. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years. The City Council selects one of its members to be Mayor and one to be Vice Mayor, each for a maximum of two one-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and the City Attorney.