Council–manager government

The commissioner–manager government is a form of local government used for municipalities, counties, or other equivalent regions. The council–manager form is also used in New Zealand for regional councils, and in Canada and many other countries for city and county councils.

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Common forms of local government
Executive and legislature separate
Mayor - Council

Executive mayor elected by the people, elected legislative City council

Council - Manager

Executive city manager hired by the elected City Council
Executive and legislature fused
City Commission
Elected commission enacts laws and governs
Direct democratic forms
Town meeting
Citizens vote on policy, officers, and laws
Executive arrangements in England
Leader and cabinet

Executive leader elected by the council from among themselves

Elected mayor and cabinet
Executive mayor elected by the people

Committee system
Executive leader and executive committees elected by the council from among themselves
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