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Texas State and Local Govt
Local Gov't
4
Political Studies
Undergraduate 2
12/12/2012

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Term
Weak mayor-council
Definition
A form of city government in which the mayor has no more power than any other member of the council
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Strong mayor-council
Definition
A form of city government in which the mayor has strong powers to run the city by hiring, managing, and firing staff and controlling executive departments; the mayor also serves on the council
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Council-Manager
Definition
A form of city government in which the city council and mayor hire a professional manager to run the city
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City commission
Definition
A form of city government in which elected members serve on the legislative body and also serve as head administrators of city programs
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