Government of Pittsburgh facts for kids
The Government of Pittsburgh is composed of the Mayor, the City Council, and various boards and commissions. Most of these offices are housed within the Pittsburgh City-County Building. The Government of Pittsburgh receives its authority from the Pennsylvania General Assembly pursuant to Part III of Title 53 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, relating to Cities of the Second Class.
City Council
Main page: Pittsburgh City Council
The Pittsburgh City Council is a nine-member city council. City council members are chosen by plurality elections in each of nine districts.
Pittsburgh Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority
Pittsburgh finances are subject to the Pittsburgh Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, the city's state-appointed financial oversight body.
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