The mayor and board of alderman act as a hearing board, they do the impeachment

The conflict between Emily Grierson and the board of aldermen arises when they attempt to collect taxes from her for property she claims she does not owe taxes on because of a historical agreement with her father. The board sees her refusal as stubborn and sets the stage for a power struggle between Emily and the rest of the town.

Aldermen do not work for the State of Illinois, but for the City of Chicago. There are 50 aldermen in Chicago, one for each Ward.

Property taxes are increasing for Springfield residents following the Board of Mayor and Aldermen's approval of a 14-cent tax hike.

The mayor-council (Board of Aldermen) form is the most common form of municipal government in Missouri