Portageville is a Fourth Class City in New Madrid County, population 3,295. The City operates under a Mayoral/Council form of government. Two Council Members are elected from each of the two wards throughout the City.

Council meets on the first and third Mondays at 6 PM at City Hall.

Current mayor: Albert “Bud” Sisson

Current aldermen:
Ward I: Butch Williams, Delmar Edgar
Ward II: Ervin Gremard, Rodi Walker

City Coordinator: Karen Hitchcock