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Page 2 Chapter 2 Section 2.01 - It is unclear whether a strong Mayor-Council or a weak Mayor-Council plan is meant. I assume it is weak but should be stated. My personal and professional opinion, however, is that you should strongly consider the Council-Manager form/plan. I suggest this because it is realistic, practical and is the general condition. In the words of John Struat Mill (political philosopher) , "The business of the elective body is not to do the work, but to see that it is properly done, and that nothing necessary is left undone. " The Council must establish policies and passes legislation in all the varies plans. Beyond that staff/employees must carry out those policies or ordinances. The Council , therefore, can only evaluate their performance From a control standpoint the Manager should control the daily operation. There really is no difference, in practice, than the relationship between a corporation board of directors and company president than a Council-Manager relationship. Section 2.02 - Same as model Section 2.03 - My only comment is you should consider a four year mayorial term, particularly in light of 2.06 subdivision 2. Section 2.04 - Generally same as model Section 2.05 - Model language is better also are redundant on the three month clause. Section 2.06 - The Acting Mayor should be sub section. 2.06 subdivision 2 - Is not practical or workable because of part-time nature of the position. Also the audit, chief tool used, doesn't come out until late June. Section 2.07 - Same as model Section 2.08 —Should be modified to all certified public accountant. Further, the CPA should be before State Auditor reference. I would suggest dropping liaison language that should be a policy issue for the Council not manditory by Charter. Section 2.09 - I don't believe this should be eliminated; maybe substitute Administrator for Manager. Chapter 3 Generally as per model . Last sentence should be deleted. That is a Chair/Mayor decision during a meeting or as part of Council rules for a meeting.