Government
Burlington has a city manager form of government, with the city manager reporting to the mayor and city council, a five-person group representing the city in which they live.
West Burlington has a Mayor-Council with appointed manager form of government with an elected mayor and five council members elected representing the city in which they live.
Burlington is the county seat of Des Moines County and is represented by three elected county supervisors who serve four-year terms.
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