When the mayor decides to confront the city's rodent problem by outsourcing it to a firm from another region, she uses her power as an elected member. What type of power does the mayor occupy?
A)Legitimate
B)Referent
C)Reward
D)Expert

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Legitimate power is derived from a position of authority within an organization or a specific role, in this case, the mayor's elected position grants her the authority to make decisions such as outsourcing city problems.

When the Mayor Decides to Confront the City's Rodent Problem