What does "mayor-council" mean?

Designating a system of local government that has a mayor who is directly elected by the voters serving as chief executive, and a separately elected legislative city council.

Mayor-council

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Designating a system of local government that has a mayor who is directly elected by the voters serving as chief executive, and a separately elected legislative city council. not-comparable
"a mayor-council form of government"

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