Government of New York City

This article discusses the government of New York City.

Other Elected Officials

In addition to the mayor, residents elect two other officials by city-wide vote:

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The Public Advocate

The Public Advocate is a directly elected executive official and heads the Office of the Public Advocate. The Public Advocate's primary responsibility is to ease public relations with the government, investigate complaints regarding city agencies, mediate disputes between city agencies and citizens, serve as the city's ombudsman and advise the mayor on community relations. The Public Advocate serves as the presiding officer of the New York City Council and is a ex-officio member of all Council committees. The Public Advocate is permitted to introduce legislation in the Council. The current Public Advocate is Betsy Gotbaum, a Democrat. She was elected in 2001.

Related Topics:
Ombudsman - New York City Council - Betsy Gotbaum - Democrat - 2001

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Comptroller

The Comptroller is the city's chief financial officer. In addition to managing the city's $80 billion pension fund, the Comptroller advises the mayor and the City Council on all financial matters, fiscal policy and financial transactions. The Office of the Comptroller is empowered with limited investigational power over all city expenditures and finance, and is responsible for auditing the finances of all city agencies. The Comptroller is a member of the Board of all city pension funds, and is responsible for managing the assets of the pension funds. The Comptroller also has responsibility for issuing and marketing all city bonds. The current Comptroller, elected in 2001, is William C. Thompson, Jr., a Democrat.

Related Topics:
Pension fund - Auditing - 2001 - William C. Thompson, Jr. - Democrat

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