The five-member City Commission is the legislative and policy making branch of the City of Dania Beach government. All members serve at-large each representing all citizens of Dania Beach. 

The city manager is the chief executive officer of the City of Dania Beach government and directs the functions of city government.

The City of Dania Beach government comprises the following departments:

City Clerk's Office Community Development/Building Financial Services/Utilities Fire / Rescue (BSO Fire/Rescue)

Human Resources Parks and Recreation Police (BSO District 2) Public Services