The Office of the Mayor is responsible for directing the operations of the agencies and departments within the City of Franklin. The Mayor serves as the chief policy and political leader in city government. The Mayor presides at council meetings and assists the Council on setting goals and advocating policy decisions.

The City Council is responsible for the promotion of effective government for the City of Franklin and all matters related to the public domain. The City Council proposes, debates and votes on legislation governing and/or affecting the city. This body also approves appointments, regulates revenues and expenditures, incurs debt and approves the final operating and capital budgets for the City of Franklin.