CMO Municipal Government Structure & Functions 2

Question 1

Which form of municipal government features a directly elected mayor who serves as both head of government and chief executive?

Accepted Answer

Strong-mayor form

Answer

In the strong-mayor form, the elected mayor holds executive authority including appointment and removal of department heads without council approval.

Question 2

A municipal ordinance differs from a municipal resolution primarily in that an ordinance:

Accepted Answer

Is a permanent law that binds the public

Answer

Ordinances are permanent legislative enactments that carry the force of law, while resolutions typically express intent or policy without creating binding legal obligations.

Question 3

In a council-manager government, who is typically responsible for preparing and submitting the annual budget to the council?

Accepted Answer

The city manager

Answer

The city manager, as chief administrative officer, prepares the budget and presents it to the council, which then holds authority to adopt or modify it.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a municipal charter?

Accepted Answer

To define the structure, powers, and limitations of local government

Answer

A municipal charter serves as the foundational governing document that establishes organizational structure, grants powers, and defines limitations of the local government.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'home rule' municipality?

Accepted Answer

A municipality that derives authority directly from the state constitution or statute without needing special legislative approval

Answer

Home rule grants municipalities broad authority to legislate on local matters without requiring specific state enabling legislation for each action.

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CMO Municipal Government Structure & Functions 2