Question: How does a strong mayor form of government differ from a weak mayor form of government?
Group of answer choices
- In a strong mayor system, the mayor is independent from the council. In a weak mayor system, the mayor is both the chief executive and the city manager.
- In a strong mayor system, the mayor does not have veto authority over council actions. In a weak mayor system, the mayor has no authority over the budget and cannot vote at council meetings.
- In a strong mayor system, the mayor is elected by the city council. In a weak mayor system, the mayor is elected city-wide.
- In a strong mayor system, the mayor prepares the budget and sets the council agenda. In a weak mayor system, the mayor and council share administrative authority.