Explain the role and limits of a City Manager or Administrator in a council-manager form of government.

Explain the role and limits of a City Manager or Administrator in a council-manager form of government.

• A. The City Manager is elected by voters and oversees day-to-day operations.
• B. The City Manager is appointed to implement council policies, manage daily operations, prepare budgets, and advise the council; they are not elected.
• C. The City Manager can override the council's decisions.
• D. The City Manager's position is ceremonial with no management authority.

Answer: (B)