The City of Medina operates under the council-manager form of government. The council-manager form of government provides for a council appointed city manager. The city council is comprised of seven members who elect from among themselves a mayor. The primary function of the mayor is to be the presiding officer of the city council and to represent the city at various functions.
Council members are limited to two consecutive terms of four years each.
The city council is responsible for developing legislation and policy for the jurisdiction.