The City of Akron operates under the council-mayor form of government, with the 13-member council and the mayor working together to establish administrative departments and to oversee the city finances. The city is divided into 10 wards, each of which elect a council member for a two-year term of service. The other three council members are elected by the city populace at-large and serve four-year terms in office. The mayor is also elected by the general populace of Akron and serves a four-year term. The mayor selects a cabinet composed of the Deputy Mayors of Economic Development, Planning, Public Service, Safety, Labor Relations, Intergovernmental Relations, Finance, and Law.
Head Official: Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic (D) (since 1987; current term expires 2008)
Total Number of City Employees: 3,000 (2005)
City Information: City of Akron, 102 Municipal Building, 166 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308; telephone (330)875-2320
