What is the mayor-council form of government?

Answer 1

Mayor-council government is a common form of local government in the United States. In this type of government, a mayor is elected by the people and he serves as the executive officer along with an elected council that serves as the legislative body.

Answer 2

In the mayor-council form of government, the mayor and council members are elected separately. The mayor usually has a great deal of administrative authority as well as a great deal of budgetary authority. This is not the case 100 percent of the time. In some areas, the municipal charter may severely limit the mayor's powers. The elected council has legislative power. Some cities also hire or appoint a city manager.

Answer 3

his duties efect your town or city. he or she trys to help the goverment and enviroment

Answer 4

I'm asking this question from a social studies text book.

Answer 5

This form of government helps to separate the legislative and executive authorities. The mayor will be elected through the municipality while the council will be elected by wards.

Answer 6

Is the council part of the goverment ?

Answer 7

i dont knoe