City Council of Rome

The City Council of Rome, also called the Capitoline Assembly (Italian: Assemblea Capitolina; Romanesco: Assembrea Capitorina, Er Comune/Campidojo), is the main group that helps make rules for the city of Rome, Italy. It includes the mayor of Rome and 48 other elected members who work together to decide important matters for the city.

This council is chosen by people who live in Rome to serve for five years. They vote for their favorite candidate, and the person with the most votes gets to help lead the city. The council meets in a special building called Palazzo Senatorio, which is located in a beautiful square known as Piazza del Campidoglio.

The council not only makes rules but can also check on the mayor’s plans and even choose to remove them from office if needed, using something called a motion of no confidence. The way seats are shared among different groups is decided by a system called a majority bonus.

Composition

In 1993, the way Rome's government changed. Before that year, people chose council members who then chose the mayor. Now, people vote for the mayor and council together. This helps the mayor lead better.

The mayor and council work for five years. If the mayor leaves office early, new elections happen. The mayor also picks a group of helpers called the City Committee to work with them.

Current composition (2021–2027)

The Capitoline Assembly today has different political groups.

By coalition:

City Committee (2021–2027)

The current group of helpers has 12 members and started on November 4, 2021:

Functions

The council is the main group that makes decisions for the city. It chooses important plans, projects, and rules for spending public money and using services.

The council also decides on taxes and makes general rules for how city offices and services should operate. It is led by a speaker who is chosen by the council members.

Presidency

This is a list of the leaders of the city council of Rome since changes were made in 1993.

Political composition

Historical composition

The City Council of Rome has changed over time. It started in 1889 when Rome became part of Italy. The council has had different groups and parties over the years. These changes show how Rome’s government has grown and changed.

Current composition

Today, the City Council of Rome has many members who help make decisions for the city. They come from different groups and parties. The council works together to help improve Rome for everyone.