Milwaukee has two levels of local government—city and county—that overlap but generally complement each other. The city of Milwaukee is headed by an elected mayor and a 17-member Common Council. City jurisdiction extends over fire and police protection, waste removal, public housing, library services, street maintenance, and the Port of Milwaukee. Milwaukee County, guided by an elected county executive and 25 supervisors, administers welfare programs, court and correctional systems, expressways, public parks, and Mitchell International Airport. Officials on both levels serve four-year terms.
The mayor of Milwaukee provides executive direction for the city by appointing department heads and preparing the annual budget. The mayor also has the power to veto Common Council actions. The Common Council reviews the mayor's budget and may make changes to it, as well as confirm or reject mayoral appointments. Each council member represents a district of the city and acts as its administrator, with responsibility to the citizens for the services they receive.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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