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Bogotá City Council

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The Bogotá City Council is the highest Political and second highest Administrative Authority of Bogotá, Colombia. It is the only city council in the country which has 45 Councillors, since the limit for all other city councils is 21 Councillors. The Bogotá City Council, along with the Principal Mayor, is responsible for the city administration. The Councillors are elected by popular vote for a 4 years term, and they can be re-elected.

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Bogotá City Council
Calle 35A, Bogota Localidad Teusaquillo

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Calle 35A 28A-41
111311 Bogota, Localidad Teusaquillo
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