All legislative powers of the Town of St. Michaels are vested in the Commissioners of St. Michaels
- The Town of St. Michaels government consists of five elected commissioners, each serving a four-year term.
- A newly elected Commission meets at 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday in the month of June following its election. After that, the Commission regularly meets at least once each month.
- Unless notice is given of an alternative venue, all meetings are held at the St. Michaels Community Center located at 103 Railroad Ave.