Chongqing’s municipal government is part of the hierarchical structure of the Chinese government—and the parallel structure of the Chinese Communist Party—that extends from the national organization, through the provincial-municipal apparatus, to the district and, ultimately, neighbourhood levels. The principal responsibilities of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress, the major decision-making body, include issuing administrative orders, collecting taxes, determining the budget, and implementing economic plans. A standing committee selected from its members recommends policy decisions and oversees the operation of municipal government. Executive authority rests with the Chongqing People’s Government, the officers of which are elected by the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress; ...(100 of 5106 words)