The City Council functions as the municipal legislative governing body and is responsible for setting city government and administration policies, adopting a city budget, and other legislative duties. City Council members are public officials elected at large to represent the entire city. Members serve 4-year terms.

The City Council of Jefferson City has regular meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 5:00 PM in City Hall located at 112 City Center Drive. Work Sessions are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the same time and location.