How does the council-manager form of government work?

The elected council establishes policies that affect the overall operation of the city. To ensure that these policies are carried out and that the entire community is equitably served, the council appoints a highly trained professional manager on the basis of his/her education, experience, skills, and abilities (and not their political allegiances). The council also appoints the city attorney and the municipal court judge(s).

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1. How does the council-manager form of government work?
2. How does the council-manager government benefit the community?
3. What is the role of the manager under council-manager government?
4. What is the role of the council?
5. What is the role of the Mayor?