1. Urban Politics Progressive Reforms

2. Weak Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council

3. Weak Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council Elected through wards/precincts Elected at-large (city wide)

4. Weak Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council Mayor presides at meetings

5. Weak Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council PoliceHealth Public Works Fire

6. Strong Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council

7. Strong Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council Elected through non-partisan and at-large elections

8. Strong Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council Mayor presides and has veto power

9. Strong Mayor Government Voters Mayor City Council PoliceHealth Public Works Fire

10. Manager Government Voters City Council

11. Manager Government Voters City Council Mayor

12. Manager Government Voters City Council Mayor Council elects from its members a mayor to preside/conduct meetings

13. Manager Government Voters City Council Town Manager Mayor

14. Manager Government Voters City Council Town Manager Mayor Determine Policy

15. Manager Government Voters City Council Town Manager Mayor Determine Policy Implements Policy

16. Commission Government Voters PoliceHealth Public Works Fire

17. Commission Government Voters PoliceHealth Public Works Fire Each commissioner heads separate department

18. Commission Government Voters PoliceHealth Public Works Fire Each commissioner heads separate department