1. City Government UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved.

2. Local Government State Government County Government City Government UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved.

3. Different Types of City Government Council-Manager Mayor-Council UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved.

4. Council-Manager Government Councilmen and Mayor are elected by citizens, usually based on districts (areas of residence). Councilmen and Mayor are usually employed full- time in other careers and volunteer for the city positions. Councilmen and Mayor depend on a City Manager to carry out daily administrative duties. UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved.

5. Mayor-Council Government Strong Mayor System—Mayor is elected, works full-time, and oversees all city departments Weak Mayor System—Mayor is elected, has some administrative duties, but must subject to the City Council UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved.

6. Discussion Questions How is our City Government organized? Who is our Mayor? UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved.

7. Possible City Departments City Attorney Economic Development Engineering Public Works Community Development/Planning Parks and Recreation Utilities Public Safety EMS/Fire Information Technology UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved.