Annapolis: Municipal Government
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Annapolis is the capital of Maryland and the seat of Anne Arundel County. The Annapolis city council includes eight aldermen, who serve four-year terms and the mayor, who presides at meetings. Each alderman represents one of eight wards, or geographical areas, of the city. The mayor serves full-time as the chief executive officer of the city and may serve two consecutive four-year terms. City services are provided by 10 departments staffed by some 550 full-time employees.
Head Official: Mayor Ellen O. Moyer (D) (since 2001; current term expires December 2005)
Total Number of City Employees: 550 (2005)
City Information: Mayor's Office, City of Annapolis, Annapolis City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Room 105, Annapolis, MD 21401; telephone (410)263-7997; email mayor@annapolis.gov
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