The city government of Rancho Palos Verdes is comprised of the offices of the city manager, mayor, city council, and the departments of recreation and parks, finance and information technology, community development and public works. In addition, the city calls on the following committees to advise and govern: emergency preparedness, finance advisory, traffic safety, oversight for water quality and flood protection, the planning commission, and advisory board recruitment. Offices are located in City Hall, which is located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard.