Boston has a strong mayor – council government system in which the mayor (elected every fourth year) has extensive executive power. Marty Walsh became Mayor in January 2014, his predecessor Thomas Menino's twenty-year tenure having been the longest in the city's history. The Boston City Council is elected every two years; there are nine district seats, and four citywide "at-large" seats. The School Committee, which oversees the Boston Public Schools, is appointed by the mayor. COUNT 4
QSN1 How often are elections for mayor held in Boston? ANS1 every fourth year QSN2 What kind of power does the mayor have? ANS2 extensive executive power QSN3 Who became Mayor in january, 2014? ANS3 Marty Walsh QSN4 Who oversees the Boston Public Schools? ANS4 The School Committee