The City of Bartlett is a Type A - General Law city with an elected governing body consisting of a mayor and five alderman (city council members).
| Office | Name | Term Begins | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Chad Mees | 2024 | 2026 |
| City Council - Place 1 | Gayle Jones | 2025 | 2027 |
| City Council - Place 2 (Mayor Pro Tem) | Vickie Cooper | 2024 | 2026 |
| City Council - Place 3 | Jesse Luna | 2025 | 2027 |
| City Council - Place 4 | Jackie Ivicic | 2024 | 2026 |
| City Council - Place 5 | Thomas Zimmer | 2025 | 2027 |