Question

Identify and describe the

commissioner and city
manager systems of
government.

Answer 1

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Commissioner system:

In a commissioner system of government, elected commissioners are responsible for overseeing the administration of a city or municipality. Each commissioner is typically responsible for a specific department or area of governance, such as finance, public safety, or public works. Commissioners often work collectively to make decisions and set policies for the city. This system is common in smaller cities and towns where the mayor also serves as a commissioner.

City manager system:
In a city manager system of government, the city council appoints a professional city manager to serve as the chief executive officer of the city. The city manager is responsible for implementing the policies set by the city council, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing city staff, preparing the budget, and acting as an advisor to the council. The mayor in this system is often a ceremonial figurehead with limited executive powers. The city manager system is common in larger cities and is designed to provide professional management and administrative expertise to the city government.