Government of Pittsburgh

The Government of Pittsburgh is composed of the Mayor, the City Council, and various boards and commissions.

The Government of Pittsburgh receives its authority from the Pennsylvania General Assembly pursuant to Part III of Title 53 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, relating to Cities of the Second Class.

City council members are chosen by plurality elections in each of nine districts.

The mayor appoints (with City Council approval) the position of Pittsburgh Police Chief.

[1] Many governmental functions are carried out by boards, authorities and commissions.

Title page of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances
Map of the Pittsburgh Tri-State with green counties in the metropolitan area and yellow counties in the combined area