What is meant by the weak mayor-council form?

A. a city "constitution" that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection
B. a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area
C. a constitutional arrangement in which power is concentrated in a central government
D. a form of local government in which the city council hires a professional administrator to manage city affairs
E. a form of local government in which the members of the city council select the mayor, who then shares power with other elected or appointed boards and commissions


E

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