City of Bella Vista

The City of Bella Vista is the municipal government serving Bella Vista in Benton County, in northwestern Arkansas. It operates as a city of the first class under a mayor-council system, with six council members representing three wards and an elected mayor and city clerk. Municipal departments provide police and fire protection, street maintenance, planning, building and code enforcement, finance and administration. The city also operates a public library and public trails, with municipal services funded through state and local taxes. Its administrative offices are at 101 Town Center. The municipal government operates independently of the Bella Vista Property Owners Association, which manages separate recreational amenities and water services.