State and Government of New York City US

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State and Government of New York City US

Introduction

New York City is situated in the state of New York in the Northeast part of the United States. New York City has the highest population among the other cities of United States, exceeding around 8.1 million. New York City is well known for its financial and cultural activities. In fact, for the United States immigration, it is considered to be the largest gateway. The today's configuration of New York City is based on the consolidation of unprecedented governmental structure. (Benjamin G., Nathan R. P. 2001) City Charter organizes the government of New York City. City Charter purveys for a strong and an effective relationship between the mayor and the council. The governance of city of New York is very concentric and integrated, although very complex too, as compared to the other U.S. cities. The city government of New York is being responsible for public education and safety, community services for the public welfare, recreational facilities, water supply, sewage and sanitation, correctional institutions and libraries etc.(New York City Charter, 2004).

Discussion

Political Structure of New York

The political structure of New York is extraordinary as compared to the other states. It is consisted of five boroughs namely Manhattan, Queens , Brooklyn, Staten Island and lastly The Bronx. Every borough is connected with the respective counties of New York State. Manhattan is connected to New York County, Brooklyn is of Kings County, Queens is enacted with Queens County, and Staten Island is connected to Richmond County while The Bronx belongs to Bronx County. In the year 1898, the current organizational form was adopted by the New York City. The consolidation of New York City in to the current organizational structure abolished the former local government structure. The present government of New York City is more centralized and unified. However, every county keep hold of its own district attorney for prosecution of crimes. Mostly the court system is organized on the counties. (www.dls.state.va.us, 2012)

The constitution of New York is also divided in to three branches following the constitution of United States; the executive, judicial and the legislative branch. The executive branch's responsibility is to carry out the laws proposed by the legislative branch; while the judicial branch is consisted of courts prosecuted by the judges. Check and system balance is regulated strictly so that no one branch would be able to gain too much or extra power.

A detailed analysis of all of these branches is discussed as under:

Executive Branch

The Executive structure of New York City is composed of the Mayor- the leading person, Public Advocate, and President of the five boroughs and the Comptroller. Mayor is the main governing body and all the departmental heads have been appointed by the Mayor. Several Deputy Mayors are also chosen by the Mayor to lead the main offices of the city government's executive branch. Mayor is reported directly by the Deputy Mayors.

All city services like police, enforcement of ...