Catalans and Provençals also profited, and, indirectly, so did all of Europe. Moreover, returning Crusaders brought new tastes and increased the demand for spices, Oriental textiles, and other exotic fare. But such demands can also be attributed to changing lifestyles and commercial growth in Europe itself.
What is the difference between a council-manager system of administration and a mayor-council system? The fundamental difference is in who has the legal authority to hire and fire city employees. In a council-manager system, the manager has that power.
