Denver city (regional capital), government - Pictures
The City of Denver and Denver County were merged in 1902 and operate under a single government composed of a mayor and council. The nonpartisan mayor and council members are elected to four-year terms. The mayor exercises strong executive powers and the council acts as the legislative body. Eleven council members are elected by district and two are chosen citywide. There are several metropolitan government agencies, including the Metropolitan Sewage District, Denver Fire Academy, Regional Service Authority, and Regional Transportation District.
