The current mayor is Carlo Marino, a member of the Democratic Party, who took office on 21 June 2016.

[1][2] According to the Italian Constitution, the mayor of Caserta is member of the city council.

The mayor is elected by the population of Caserta, who also elects 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.

Since 1993, under provisions of new local administration law, the Mayor of Caserta is chosen by direct election.