The D'Hondt system is the mathematical algorithm used in Spain to distribute the councilors of the city councils in proportion to the votes obtained by each candidacy.

During these years there were three mayors, Fernando Martínez Castellano (1979), Ricard Pérez Casado (1979-1988), and Clementina Ródenas Villena (1988-1991).

Since the municipal elections of May 2023, María José Catalá of the People's Party of the Valencian Community is the mayor of the city but avoided a formal coalition with Vox, opting for governing in minority with specific pacts.

The different powers exercised by the City Council can be grouped into various areas of government according to their theme and similarity of function as determined by the mayor.

Each department has a deputy mayor or councilor to direct, plan, coordinate, and define the political objectives.

The Mayor of Valencia has the authority to appoint a neighbor resident of each of the districts to perform the tasks that the law entrusts to the them.