A small city in Texas requires a municipal government to carry out the daily executive operations. It requires such a system because the municipality has only a few departments and cannot justify the salary of a full-time manager

Which municipal government would best suit the requirements of this city?
a. mayor-council
b. council-manager
c. city commission
d. county administrator


Answer: A

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