Neptune Beach has a Mayor-Council form of government. It appoints the City Attorney and administrative personnel, subject to civil service approval. The Council is composed of a Mayor, who is presiding officer, and four Council members. The Council meets the first and third Monday of each month.
Meetings are open to the public.
The next election is scheduled for 1997. The Mayor has all the powers and functions of a Council member. The Mayor presides over the Council, has a vote, and represents the City at ceremonial functions. The Mayor executes all instruments to which the City is a party, when so directed by the Council. Elections Candidates must be qualified voters in the City of Neptune Beach and be nominated by 25 qualified electors of the city.