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The government of the City of Chicago, Illinois , is divided into Executive and Legislative branches. The Mayor Of Chicago is the Chief Executive , elected by general election for a term of four years. The mayor appoints commissioners and other officials who oversee the various departments. In addition to the mayor, Chicago's two other citywide elected officials are the clerk and the treasurer. The Chicago City Council is the legislative branch and is made up of 50 Aldermen , one elected from each Ward in the city. The council enacts local Ordinance s and approves the city Budget . Government priorities and activities are established in a budget ordinance usually adopted each November. The council takes official action through the passage of ordinances and resolutions. SEE ALSO
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