The village of Wellington operates under a statutory form of government with a Mayor, 6 Council Members, and a Village Administrator, which operates under the laws of the state of Ohio. Mayor, council positions, and the Clerk/Treasurer are elected positions serving four year terms. The Village Administrator position is appointed by the Mayor.Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in the council chambers located on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall.
The village of Wellington lies within the 9th US Congressional district, the 58th Ohio Legislative district, and the 13th Ohio Senate district.