Analyze the difference between the commission form of local government and the council-manager form of local government.
A. In the former, the commissioners are from England, and in the latter, the council is chosen by the governor.
B. In the former, the manager is the head executive, and in the latter, the mayor is the head executive.
C. In the former, different people decide executive and legislative issues, while in the latter, the same people have equal voice on executive and legislative issues.
D. In the former, the same people have equal voice on executive and legislative issues; in the latter, different people decide executive and legislative issues.
C. In the former, different people decide executive and legislative issues, while in the latter, the same people have equal voice on executive and legislative issues.
In the commission form of local government, typically a small group of elected commissioners both make executive decisions and serve as the legislative body. This means that there is not a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, as the same individuals are responsible for both. On the other hand, in the council-manager form of local government, the council serves as the legislative body making policy decisions and setting goals, while a professional city manager is hired to oversee the day-to-day operations and carry out the policies set by the council. This allows for a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative functions of local government.