Ottawa city (state capital), government - - Pictures
Local government is divided between two bodies. The Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, which was created in 1969, is made up of 11 local municipalities, of which Ottawa is the largest. It is governed by an elected chairperson and a regional council composed of 18 councillors who are elected from 18 electoral wards. All serve three-year terms. The regional council has jurisdiction over affairs that affect the entire municipality, such as regional public transportation and social services. The city of Ottawa is run by a council composed of a mayor and 10 councillors who are elected in the same way as the regional council and who also serve three-year terms. The Ottawa city council has jurisdiction over such things as enforcement of local laws and maintenance of city streets.
