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Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States5001-10000 Employees
The Government of the District of Columbia acts as the municipal authority for Washington, D.C., operating under the U.S. Constitution and the Home Rule Act. The executive branch, led by the Mayor, oversees a broad network of departments, independent agencies, legislatively mandated offices, and regional bodies responsible for city services, public safety, and education, including DC Public Schools and the University of the District of Columbia. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., serving residents and city agencies across the district. The Council of the District of Columbia forms the legislative branch, with eight ward-elected members and four at-large members, including the chair. Advisory Neighborhood Commissions—37 in total—offer recommendations on issues affecting residents, which agencies consider in policy and program decisions. The judiciary comprises the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the highest court, and the Superior Court, the local trial court handling criminal matters, civil cases, and specialized dockets.