The City of Southgate holds the needs and requests of its residents to utmost importance. There are various departments that are dedicated to serving our residents, visitors, and businesses through their designated roles. Each department is listed below to help exemplify details about their tasks and responsibilities.
Departments
| 28th District Court | Dept. of Public Services | Police Department |
| Assessor's Office | Downriver Central Animal Control (DCAC) | Senior Center |
| Boards And Commissions | Engineering Department | SouthWinds Golf Course |
| Building Department | Fire Department | Treasurer's Office |
| City Administrator | Green For Life Environmental | Veteran's Memorial Library |
| City Council | Home Sales | Watch City Council Meetings |
| Clerk's Office | Mayor Joseph G. Kuspa | Water Billing |
| Code Enforcement / Ordinance Officer | Parks & Recreation | Water Department |