Question

Which of the following statements best describes the commission system of government? (1 point)
Responses

Multiple officials are elected to run various city departments.
Multiple officials are elected to run various city departments.

Professional city managers are hired to run day-to-day city operations.
Professional city managers are hired to run day-to-day city operations.

City council officials select individuals to run various city departments.
City council officials select individuals to run various city departments.

Commissioners are hired to run city departments based on previous experience.

1 answer

The statement that best describes the commission system of government is:

City council officials select individuals to run various city departments.

In a commission system, the governing body or council typically has the authority to appoint various department heads or officials who manage city departments.