Bexley City Council serves as the legislative branch of the City of Bexley. Council is vested with all legislative powers of the City excepting those reserved to the people by the City Charter and the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

City council's process is handled by six council committees, consisting of the Strategic Committee, Zoning, Development, and Judiciary Committee, Finance Committee, Recreation and Parks Committee, Safety and Health Committee, & the Service and Environment Committee.

Bexley has a mayor-council form of government with an elected mayor and seven elected council members. Additionally, City Council is responsible for approving the City's annual budget.