This document discusses the advantages of the council-manager form of government versus the mayor-council ("strong mayor") form in providing a voice for neighborhoods, diffusing the power of special interests, and providing for merit-based decision making. Prepared by ICMA in conjunction with the California City Management Foundation.

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