The Town of Yanceyville operates under the Council/Manager form of Government. Yanceyville's Town Council is made up of four Council Members and a Mayor, elected at large by qualified voters. The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council and serves as the Zoning Officer and Budget Officer. The Town Manager manages and directs all daily operational activities of the Town through direct communication with department heads. The Town Manager oversees the Planning, Purchasing, Personnel, and Budgeting.

Other administrative offices include, General Administration, Finance, Public Services, Public Safety, Human Resources, Utilities, Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development.

The Yanceyville Town Council works to bring infrastructure and development for the benefit of our citizens. While also expanding water/sewer infrastructure, Public Safety Memorial (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, and Emergency Services), Sidewalk improvements, and continuous improvements to existing water/sewer infrastructure are a few of the Town's improvements providing incentive for growth and development.