Aurora has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is elected at large every four years and is a full-time position. Of the 12 aldermen composing the council, 10 are elected from each of the 10 wards, with 2 elected city-wide as aldermen-at-large. Aldermen are elected for four-year terms, with half the council running for office on odd-numbered years. The position of alderman is part-time. The council has four standing committees: planning and development; finance; government operations; and buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
Head Official: Mayor Tom Wesiner (D) (since 2005; current term expires 2009)
Total Number of City Employees: 2,000 (2005)
City Information: City Hall, 44 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507; telephone (630)892-8811