The City of Akron has a strong mayor-council type of municipal government. The mayor and all members of city council are elected by the voters. The mayor is charged with the responsibility of administering the laws and policies of the city.
City council carries out the legislative function of government.
City council elects its own officers from the membership, and establishes its rules of procedure. Through this legislative process, city council approves the major policies that the city will follow. The mayor and his cabinet members are charged with the responsibility of administering the programs of the city. City council does not meet on Mondays which fall on national holidays. Issues to be taken up on that evening's regular agenda are discussed at a caucus, and presentations are made on specific issues, but no votes or formal action is taken.