Question

Why is the commission government useful in city planning? a. since most planning is done as an after thought commissions would focus on the different areas as they can look objectively at the future c. as commission government who only answer to the voters then the city would be reflective of the people b. since most plans never occur without prompting from voters commission governments can create lasting plans d. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

City Commission Government is a form of local government in the United States. The voters select a small commission, typically of five or seven members, who constitute the legislative and executive body of the city. This body enacts local ordinances and administer them.

The commissioners are responsible to the voters. In order to be elected, a commissioner has to present a plan or a vision of goals to be achieved if elected. A candidate may present city planning strategies which appeal to a large number of people. In that case, the commissioner would probably get elected and his city planning initiatives would reflect the ideas of people who voted for him.