How does a strong mayor form of government differ from a weak mayor form of government?
In a strong mayor system, the mayor is independent from the council In a weak mayor system, the mayor is both the chief executive and the city manager.
In a strong mayor system, the mayor prepares the budget and sets the council agenda. In a weak mayor system the mayor and council share administrative authority.
In a strong mayor system, the mayor is elected by the city council. In a weak mayor system, the mayor is elected city-wide.
In a strong mayor system, the mayor has the authority to remove members of the council In a weak mayor system, the mayor lacks the power to remove members of the council.
In a strong mayor system, the mayor does not have veto authority over council actions. In a weak mayor system the mayor has no authority over the budget and cannot vote at council meetings.