12/1 Fri Missouri Municipalities

What is the main difference between the mayor-council and council-manager forms of government?

• The appointment of department heads
• The number of elected officials
• The role of the mayor
• The size of the council

Which city in Missouri uses the trustee village form of government?

• Springfield
• St. Louis
• Kansas City
• Independence

Which form of government involves a professionally trained manager overseeing city operations?

• Commission
• Council-manager
• Trustee village
• Mayor-council

Which form of government combines legislative and executive roles within a small group of elected commissioners?

• Council-manager
• Mayor-council
• Commission
• Trustee village

Which city official is responsible for collecting taxes?

• Treasurer
• City collector
• Assessor
• Clerk

Which form of government involves a mayor with more power than other council members?

• Council-manager
• Trustee village
• Commission
• Mayor-council

What is the main difference between the commission and trustee village forms of government?

• The role of the mayor
• The appointment of department heads
• The number of elected officials
• The size of the council

What is the primary role of the legislative branch in the commission form of government?

• Managing city services
• Passing local laws
• Appointing department heads
• Enforcing laws and policies

Which city official is responsible for managing city finances?

• Clerk
• Assessor
• City collector
• Treasurer

Which form of government is the oldest in the United States?

• Mayor-council
• Trustee village
• Commission
• Council-manager