Which of the following is not a characteristic of a council-manager form of government?
A) A mayor with power to veto council actions
B) A city manager appointed by the city council
C) An elected mayor and city council
D) A city manager responsible for managing the city's departments

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A mayor with power to veto council actions is a characteristic of a mayor-council form of government, not a council-manager form of government. In a council-manager form of government, the city manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, while the elected mayor and council provide policy guidance and oversight.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Council-Manager