As a general-law city, Montebello operates through the Council-Admistrator form of municipal government. The five City Council members are elected at large to overlapping terms of four years and annually select one of their members to serve as Mayor. The City Council is the legislative body responsible for the overall policies and direction for the City of Montebello. They are the citizens' representatives in local government. The City Council appoints residents to serve on several commissions.

COUNCILMEMBERS	TERM ENDS
William M. Molinari  Mayor	November 2013
Art Barajas  Mayor Pro Tem	November 2013
Frank A. Gomez  Councilmember	November 2013
Alberto Perez  Councilmember	November 2011
Christina Cortez Councilmember	November 2011