does it have a local government?
Yes, it has the council-manager form of municipal government, with all governmental powers resting in a legislative body, called a council.
Amarillo, Texas
In 1913, Amarillo became the first Texas city and the fifth in United States to use the council-manager form of municipal government, with all governmental powers resting in a legislative body, called a council (before 2014, it was called a commission). 
a city in texas known for its yellow soil and wildflowers Amarillo. is this a city? Yes. to which country does it belong to? The U.S.A. what is its full form? The United States of America. tell me one aspect of the city's climate The city has a temperate semi-arid climate. how many people reside in this place? At the 2010 Census, there were 190,695 people residing in Amarillo.
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Amarillo, Texas [SEP] Local government
In 1913, Amarillo became the first Texas city and the fifth in United States to use the council-manager form of municipal government, with all governmental powers resting in a legislative body, called a council (before 2014, it was called a commission). Amarillo's commission is composed of five elected commissioners, one of whom is the mayor of the city. The mayor and each commissioner serves a two-year term. The role of the commission is to pass ordinances and resolutions, adopt regulations, and appoint city officials, including the city manager. While the mayor serves as a presiding officer of the commission, the city manager is the administrative head of the municipal government and is responsible for the administration of all departments.