The current mayor is Alessandro Ghinelli, a centre-right independent, who took office on 16 June 2015.

[1] According to the Italian Constitution, the mayor of Arezzo is member of the city council.

The mayor is elected by the population of Arezzo, who also elect the members of the city council, controlling the mayor's policy guidelines and is able to enforce his resignation by a motion of no confidence.

The mayor is entitled to appoint and release the members of his government.

[2][3] Since 1995, under provisions of new local administration law, the Mayor of Arezzo is chosen by direct election, originally every four and since 1999 every five years.