In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Normandy Park was rediscovered and, within a few years, many fine homes were built. In a short time it became a vigorous community, so much so that on June 8, 1953, the residents incorporated the area into the City of Normandy Park. A city government was organized consisting of seven elected council members, one of whom is selected as Mayor by the Council themselves and serves as chair of the council. They serve unsalaried by choice. The city is classified in the Revised Code of Washington as a "second class city" with a "council/manager form of government."