For more than 85 years, Council-Manager government has responded to the changing needs of citizens and their communities. Methods vary, but most communities can adopt Council-Manager government through a charter, a local Ordinance, or a state enabling law. In many cases, Adoption must be by a vote the local governing body. The vacancy usually is announced and Managers, Assistants and others apply directly to the Council, which reviews the applications and interviews them. Managers serve at the pleasure of the council or Governing body, consistent with local laws, Ordinances, or employment agreements they may Have with the Council.
Control is always in the hands of the elected representatives of the people.
Respondents indicated they had spent an average of 10 years as a local government manager.