Local Government Online version SS8CG5 – The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia. by Aaron Stinson 1 Weak Mayor-Council 2 Strong Mayor-Council 3 Council Manager the mayor and city council share the policymaking responsibilities The city council possesses most of the power in the city The mayor’s responsibilities are primarily ceremonial; the mayor is not a true chief executive The city council makes most city appointments, creates the city’s budget, and makes the city’s laws Most commonly used in small towns a definite separation of powers between the mayor and the city councila definite separation of powers between the mayor and the city council Mayor has total responsibility for day-to-day operations of the city Mayor hires and fires city staff, writes the city budget, and may veto actions of the city council The city council serves as the city legislature and may have the power to override the mayor’s veto Most commonly used in large cities, such as Atlanta he city government is set up to resemble a corporation The citizens (“shareholders”) elect a city council (“board of directors”). The city council establishes policies, passes city ordinances, and supervises the city government. The council hires a city manager to handle the day-to-day operations, hire and fire staff, and administer the budget. The mayor may performs ceremonial duties and may be a member of the council
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