Author Question: The textbook contends that an important criticism of the council-manager form of government is that ... (Read 15 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The textbook contends that an important criticism of the council-manager form of government is that the

a. council may become too influential.
b. manager is required to recommend a budget to the city council.
c. council and manager may become too closely linked.
d. citizens cannot choose the chief executive officer of the city.
e. manager may have no ties to the city.

Question 2

Today, many cities outline their governmental powers and those of their local officials in a

a. constitution.
b. statutory amendment.
c. charter.
d. legislative hearing.