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Which type of government does Merced operate under?

  • "Strong mayor"

  • "Commission"

  • "Council–manager

  • "Town meeting"

Answer

The city of Merced operates under a council–manager government system, where an elected city council appoints a professional city manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the city. The city council is responsible for setting policy and making major decisions, while the city manager is responsible for implementing those decisions and managing the city's administration.
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