This table presented in this document shows longitudinal form of government statistics, in four-year increments, starting in 1984 and ending in 2008. Comparing council-manager and mayor-council structures, one can see how the council-manager structure has become the most prevalent form of local government structure as it has increased by nearly 54% while the mayor-council structure decreased by 15% over the 24 year period. 2009 statistics are also included. (Council-Manager Form Resource Package)