The Council-Manager Form of City Government: Roles and Responsibilities

The video tutorial explains the differences between the mayor council and council manager forms of city government. In the council manager system, the City Council holds executive power and hires a city manager to run the city's operations. The city manager is responsible for enforcing laws and managing city agencies. This system is advantageous because the city manager can be replaced if not performing well, and they often have relevant experience. However, some citizens may dislike the unelected power of the city manager. The video concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What qualifications or experience does a city manager typically have?

What might be a disadvantage of the council manager system according to some citizens?

What is the main difference between the council manager system and the mayor council system?

Who is responsible for hiring the city manager in a council manager system?

What are some advantages of having a city manager in the council manager system?