Council-Manager Form of Government
Over 2,800 United States cities operate under the council-manager plan, the most successful and popular form of government in cities with a population over 10,000.
Some of the strengths of the council-manager form of government as opposed to a strong mayor form of government include:
- All council members have equal rights
- Obligations and opportunities
- The power is assigned to the council as a whole
- The city manager must be responsive in providing day-to-day public services to citizens
View the City of Friendswood Organizational Chart.
Role of City Council
- Appoint city manager on administrative ability
- Approve budget
- Establish city policy
- Legislative body
Role of City Manager
- Make recommendations to the council on general welfare of the city
- Enforce laws and ordinances
- Manage day-to-day affairs
- Prepare budget