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    Oct
    09

    Should Dayton Switch to STRONG Mayor Form of Government?

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    “STRONG” MAYOR-COUNCIL

    Under this system the Mayor is the chief executive and the City Council is the legislative body.  This system is modeled after the Federal Constitution structure of government.

    The primary components are:

    MAYOR
    Chief Executive
    CITY COUNCIL
    Legislature
    • Not A Member Of The City Council
    • Proposes City Budget
    • Appoints Department Directors
    • Veto Authority
    • Elects Own Presiding Officer
    • Sets City Council Agenda
    • Approves City Budget
    • Mayoral Veto Override Authority

    COUNCIL-MANAGER

    Under this system the City Council is the legislative body and an appointed City Manager is the Chief executive.  This system is modeled after the corporate structure of governance.

    The primary components are:

    CITY COUNCIL
    Legislature
    CITY MANAGER
    Chief Executive
    • Appoints City Manager
    • Approves City Budget
    • Mayor Is City Council Chairperson
    • Proposes City Budget
    • Appoints Department Directors
    • Sets City Council Agenda

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