Political+Characteristics

=POLITICAL﻿: = Paris has a republic government lead by Bertrand Delanoe. This city is a single, democratic political unit, governed by an elected mayor and council.The municipal Council of Paris is elected by the people every six years. Each region of this city has its own elected assembly with its own chairman and executive; it can raise its own taxes. The region is somewhat responsible for aspects of culture, tourism, road building, plaining and aid for industrial development.