The City of Aurora Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund exists to support the provision of medical and dental benefits to the city's retirees and their families. The trust fund board is charged with receiving employee and employer contributions, paying medical and dental claims, and prudently investing money in the fund not immediately needed to pay claims. The board, comprised of five members, holds regular meetings once each quarter to oversee the fund's operation.

The PHST Committee handles matters requiring city council approval involving public safety, including police, fire and emergency management, the number and classifications of liquor or tobacco licenses, housing, rental licensing, public transportation, including commuter rail and busing, neighborhood redevelopment, youth and senior services, customer service, waste management contracts, animal control, property standards, neighborhood redevelopment, and human and community service.

The Aurora City Council is comprised of 12 elected officials - 10 ward aldermen and 2 aldermen-at-large. Working in tandem with the mayor, the aldermen are the voices of the Aurora community at the city government level.