FORMS OF CITY GOVERNMENT
There are two different structures of government that most cities utilize, either the Mayor-Council system or the Council-Manager system.
”STRONG” MAYOR-COUNCIL
Under this system the Mayor is the chief executive and the City Council is the legislative body. This system is modeled after the Federal Constitution structure of government.
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MAYOR
Chief Executive
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CITY COUNCIL
Legislature
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- Not A Member Of The City Council
- Proposes City Budget
- Appoints Department Directors
- Veto Authority
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- Elects Own Presiding Officer
- Sets own Agenda
- Approves City Budget
- Mayoral Veto override authority
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COUNCIL-MANAGER
Under this system the City Council is the legislative body and an appointed City Manager is the Chief executive. This system is modeled after the corporate structure of governance.
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CITY COUNCIL
Legislature
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CITY MANAGER
Chief Executive
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- Appoints City Manager
- Approves City Budget
- Mayor Is City Council Chairperson
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- Proposes City Budget
- Appoints Department Directors
- Sets City Council Agenda
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