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The City of Orlando operates under a strong mayor–council form of government, featuring a mayor elected at-large and six city commissioners representing individual districts, all serving four-year terms.
Mayor’s Role: The mayor serves as the full-time chief executive officer, overseeing daily operations, presiding over city council meetings, and appointing department heads with council confirmation.
City Council: Comprising six district-elected commissioners, the city council enacts ordinances, approves the city budget, and addresses constituent concerns.
Public Participation: Orlando encourages resident involvement through open city council meetings, public input opportunities on agenda items, and engagement via boards, workshops, and neighborhood organizations.
This governance structure ensures elected officials are directly accountable to residents, promoting responsive and effective municipal administration.
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For more contact details visit City of Orlando
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