city commission
Local governing body
A city commission is a form of municipal government where elected commissioners collectively serve as both the legislative body and the heads of city departments.
Each commissioner oversees a specific area—public works, finance, public safety—while together they make policy decisions.
Common in smaller American cities: The city commission voted to approve the new zoning ordinance.
- public hearingsOfficial meetings open to all
- budget hearingFormal spending plan review
- town hall meetingGathering for civic dialogue
- open meetingAssembly admitting all attendees
- voteFormal choice expression
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Centralized national ruling body
national government · state legislature · state government · Congress · national parliament
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Business with restricted ownership
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