What is meant by the strong mayor-council form?
A)a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area
B)a form of local government in which the voters directly elect the city council and the mayor, who enjoys nearly total administrative authority
C)a city "constitution" that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection
D)a form of local government in which the city council hires a professional administrator to manage city affairs
E)a form of local government in which the members of the city council select the mayor, who then shares power with other elected or appointed boards and commissions

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The strong mayor-council form is a type of local government where the mayor is directly elected by the voters and possesses significant administrative authority over the city. This is in contrast to the council-manager form, where the city council hires a professional manager to run the city, or the commission form, where power is divided among several elected or appointed officials.

What Is Meant by the Strong Mayor-Council Form