The current mayor is Paolo Calcinaro, an independent politician of a centrist local Civic List, who took office on 17 June 2015.

[1][2][3] According to the Italian Constitution, the mayor of Fermo is member of the city council.

The mayor is elected by the population of Fermo, 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 Fermo is chosen by direct election.