Under the original model of the council-manager system, the mayor was elected by and from the governing board, which is currently how North Carolina county boards of commissioners and boards of education elect their presiding officers. In council-manager cities, however, the direct election of mayor has become an increasingly popular adaptation. Frederickson, Johnson and Wood (2004) note: “The distinct majority of cities with council-manager statutory or charter legal platforms have altered those platforms to provide for the direct election of the mayor.” Direct election of the mayor is also the overwhelming choice among cities and towns using the mayor-council form of government.
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
Topics - Local and State Government
