Choose the item below that best analyzes the difference between the roles of mayor and city council members.

A: The mayor is the legislator, and city council is the executive branch
B: The mayor is the executive, and the city council members are the department heads
C: The mayor is the executive, and city council members are legislators
D: The mayor is the legislator, and the city council is the judiciary

C: The mayor is the executive, and city council members are legislators