Local government decision-making

There is a separation of functions between the elected council and the administration in decision-making by local governments.
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Local government decision-making
  • The council is led by either a mayor or a president, and governs the local government district.
  • The council employs a CEO to manage the administrative body and its responsibilities.
  • Councils can only make decisions at council meetings or at committee meetings where the committee has delegated authority.
  • Individual council members have no decision-making powers.
  • Decisions made at council meetings are then implemented by the CEO and/or local government employees.

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