Whats a weak mayor/strong city manager form of government?
The mayor’s executive powers to form policy are limited. Those powers fall to the city manager, who makes recommendations to the City Council, which can suggest changes before voting. Supporters say the system reduces the role of politics in policy-making. Critics say it clouds who is responsible for city decisions, the manager or the elected officials. What’s a strong mayor/weak city manager form of government? The mayor has the power to set the city’s agenda, submit budgets for review by the City Council, and hire and fire department heads. Supporters say other large cities have this system and it clarifies the power structure. Critics say the system increases the possibility of corruption. What would have to happen to change San Diego to a strong mayor/weak city manager government? Voters would have to amend the city charter. The measure could be placed on the ballot by citizen initiative or by the City Council. Asked if he is moving toward a ballot initiative to change the city cha
