Since 1994 ( New electoral law , 1993 ) the Mayor of Brescia is directly elected by the population , while the City Council has 40 members ( last election , April 2008 ) .
Since 1994 ( under the new electoral law , 1993 ) the mayor of Brescia is directly elected by the population . 
 The City Council of Brescia has 40 members ( last election , April 2008 ) .