Editing Philadelphia City Council (section)

== Structure ==

The ten district council members each represent geographic areas containing roughly equal population, with district boundaries redrawn following each decennial census. These members focus on constituent services and neighborhood concerns while participating in citywide legislation. The seven at-large members, elected citywide, often focus on policy areas of particular interest while serving constituents across the entire city. The at-large structure, with its minority party guarantee, ensures that Republicans hold at least two Council seats regardless of their citywide electoral performance.<ref name="council"/>

The Council President, elected by Council members, presides over meetings, assigns bills to committees, and represents Council in dealings with the mayor and external parties. The president wields significant procedural power through committee assignments and agenda control. The majority leader and other leadership positions organize Council's Democratic majority, while minority leaders coordinate Republican members' participation.<ref name="council"/>