Where does the mayor fit in?
Mayors in Commission-Manager communities (or chairpersons in counties) are key political leaders and policy developers. In the case of the Commission, the mayor is responsible for soliciting citizen views in forming these policies and interpreting them to the public. The mayor presides at Commission meetings, serves as a spokesperson for the community, facilitates communication and understanding between elected and appointed officials, assists the Commission in setting goals and advocating policy decisions, and serves as a promoter and defender of the community. In addition, the mayor serves as a key representative in intergovernmental relations. The mayor, Commission, and Manager constitute a policy-development and management team.
