Iberia Parish operates under a Home Rule Charter, which became effective on January 9, 1984. The charter allows for separate legislative and executive branches: legislative matters are handled by an elected 14-member Council, while the elected Parish President serves as administrator.

The Council is made up of 14 members, each elected from a district identified in numerical sequence as provided for by the charter. (Previously, Iberia Parish operated under the Police Jury System, where jurors were elected from wards and operated as both legislators and administrators by handling the day-to-day operations of the parish.)

Currently, the Council meets on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located on the 4th floor of the courthouse. (Holidays may change the dates of certain meetings – please check the schedule to see exactly when the Council will meet.)

In addition, the Finance Committee, Public Health & Safety Committee, Executive Committee and Public Works Committee meet when necessary.