The City of Dayton is the first large city to adopt the Council Manager form of government in 1913. The Dayton City Commission is comprised of five members – a Mayor and four Commissioners – who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis.  Dayton City government provides a full range of services, including police, fire, EMS, street maintenance, waste collection, building inspection, water supply & treatment, sewer maintenance, wastewater treatment, recreation, municipal courts, airport facility, and convention center. The City of Dayton is comprised of 16 departments employing approximately 2,400 employees. This year’s General Fund Budget is approximately $172 million.