How Philly Government Works

The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests. They have created an all encompassing guide to how Philadelphia’s local government works. Check it out here. Note starting on page 10 you can find the governance structure and legislative process.