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   What powers does a city council have?

   • The council has the power to enact laws and policies, consistent with state law, regulating local and municipal affairs, usually through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions. In general, the council's authority also includes the specific authority to: License, for the purpose of revenue and regulation, most any type of business.

   MRSC - Knowing Your Roles: City and Town Governments

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   How should a city manager handle a new city council?

   • Most city managers understand the need to work very hard to adjust to the issues, concerns and priorities of the new city council. Try to be open-minded to your ability to establish a productive and effective working relationship with the manager. — Legal. — Ethical. — Within their/the city's authority.

   A Key Ingredient for Success: An Effective City Council/City Manager

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   What is a council/manager form of government?

   • The "Council/Manager Form of Government" is designed for the elected city council to set policy direction as the direct representatives of the community with the city manager providing the professional expertise to manage the organization and carry out the council's direction.

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   What does a mayor-council city manager do?

   • Some mayor-council cities have also hired professional city administrators or chief administrative officers to serve under the mayor and take responsibility for many administrative duties. In the council-manager form, the appointed manager is the chief administrative officer.

   MRSC - Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government Leaders

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2. mrsc.org › roles-in-city-and-town-governmentsMRSC - Knowing Your Roles: City and Town Governments

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   The Responsibility of a City or Town Council. The council has the power to enact laws and policies, consistent with state law, regulating local and municipal affairs, usually through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions. In general, the council's authority also includes the specific authority to: Enact an agency budget:

3. mrsc.org › roles › roles-and-responsibilitiesMRSC - Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government Leaders

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   Overview. The responsibilities and levels of authority of city and county elected officials differ from those held by executive staff, and it is critical to understand the difference in order to avoid unnecessary conflict and confusion.

4. www.ca-ilg.org › sites › mainA Key Ingredient for Success: An Effective City Council/City ...

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   Introduction. Mayors and councilmembers need to have effective working relationships with a number of key audiences in order to successfully undertake their responsibilities. These audiences include citizens/voters, community groups, the press, other governmental agencies, other elected officials, nonprofit organizations and many more.

5. icma.org › documents › leading-your-community-guideLeading Your Community: A Guide for Local Elected Leaders - ICMA

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   Nov 27, 2017 · Nov 27, 2017 | How-to, Guide or Manual - Document. Download. Comprehensive overview of the roles, responsibilities and relationships of local elected officials. Valuable guide to help local elected leaders strengthen their effectiveness.

6. mrsc.org › cities › city-forms-of-governmentMRSC - City and Town Forms of Government

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   This page provides a basic overview of the mayor-council, council-manager, and commission forms of government in Washington State, including relevant statutes, statistics, and procedures for changing form of government. To see the classification and form of government of any city or town, see MRSC’s Washington City and Town Profiles.

7. wacities.org › docs › default-sourceSmall City Resource Manual - AWC Home Page

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   Throughout this publication, both small cities and towns are referred to as cities. This manual is intended for officials in cities with a population of less than 5,000. We understand that each small city – from Algona to Zillah – is unique, and that operations at a city of 500 can differ significantly from a city of 5,000.

8. civicsforlife.org › role-of-a-city-councilRole Of A City Council - Civics For Life

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   Some of the key responsibilities of a city council include: Setting Policy: City councils are responsible for determining the policies that guide the city government, including decisions on issues such as taxes, land use, public safety, and infrastructure.