The City Assembly is the highest body of local self-government, as guaranteed by the Constitution, the Law, and the Statute of the City.
The City Assembly consists of 87 councilors elected by direct secret ballot. Decisions are made by a majority vote, unless otherwise provided by the Law or the Statute of the City.
The highest legal act of the City is the Statute, which defines the manner, conditions, and forms of exercising the rights and responsibilities of the City.