What is the Council-Manager type of government?

The Council-Manager form is the system of local government that combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The form establishes a representative system where all power is concentrated in the elected Council and where the Council hires a professionally-trained manager to oversee the delivery of public services.

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1. What is the Council-Manager type of government?
2. Is it a responsive form of government?
3. Are all Council-Manager governments structured the same?
4. What is the Council's function?
5. Where does the Mayor fit in?
6. What is the Manager's function?
7. Does the Manager participate in policy determination?
8. How much citizen participation is possible under the Council-Manager government?
9. City Manager Fee Schedule