The Rockford City Council acts in conjunction with the Mayor as the legislative and policy-making body of the municipality. There are presently fourteen council members (aldermen), elected by ward, with four-year terms all ending in the same year.
The Mayor’s Office is the top level of administration and policy-making for the City of Rockford. It is the mission of the Mayor’s Office to provide the leadership, initiative, and direction that is necessary to provide quality services to the citizens of Rockford.