councilandmayor
The term council and mayor refers to a form of municipal government in which a city council acts as the legislative body and an elected mayor serves as the executive. This arrangement is one of the most common forms of city government in the United States and is used in many cities around the world, with variations in how power is distributed and exercised. The precise division of responsibilities is typically defined by a city charter or equivalent legal framework.
In a strong-mayor system, the mayor has substantial independent executive authority. The mayor usually appoints and
In a weak-mayor arrangement, the mayor’s executive powers are limited and day-to-day administration is frequently carried
Elections and terms vary: mayors are typically elected separately from council members, who may be chosen from
Variants include the council-manager form, where a professional manager handles administration and a largely ceremonial mayor