The City Of Philadelphia Operates As A Municipal Government Under A Strong Mayor Systemproviding Essential Services To Over 1 5 Million Residentsthe Government Structure Includes An Executive Branch Led By The Mayor And A Legislative Branch Known As The City Councilwhich Consists Of 17 Membersthe City Council Drafts Legislationapproves Budgetsand Regulates Zoningensuring Collaboration With The Mayorae S Office Philadelphia S Government Manages A Variety Of Public Services Through Its Departmentsincluding Public Safetyinfrastructurehealth And Human Servicesand Regulatory Functionsthe Mayor Proposes An Annual Budgetwhich Is Then Amended And Approved By The City Council After Public Hearingsthe City Focuses On Meeting The Needs Of Its Residentsbusinessesand Visitors Through Initiatives In Educationeconomic Developmentand Quality Of Life
