The City of Malvern is organized under the Mayor-Council form of government. An eight-member City Council elected by wards, sits as the legislative governing body. The Mayor, elected at-large, serves as the City's Chief Elected Officer and oversees the day-to-day administrative activities of the City and aids the City Council in formulating sound municipal policies. Among the functions of the Mayor is the responsibility for overseeing the City's personnel policies and procedures.