Government
Of the people, by the people, for the people 
Berks County is governed by three elected-at-large commissioners. The Board of Commissioners serves four-year terms and perform the executive and legislative functions of county government.
The county seat is the City of Reading which is governed by an elected Mayor, an appointed City Manager, and seven Council Members (six elected by district and one at-large Council President).
The county consists of 72 municipalities including the City of Reading, 28 boroughs, and 44 townships.
Berks County is located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With a population over 12 million citizens, Pennsylvania has the 16th largest economy in the world.