First, a brief civics lesson.
Fulton County operates under a commission-county manager form of government. Its top elected official is the commission chair who serves a four-year term. Unlike the other six seats, which represent individual county districts, the commission chair is chosen at-large. According to Fulton County’s website, “This system combines the policy leadership of elected officials with the administrative abilities of a county manager.”
In Atlanta, the mayor holds the city’s top job and enjoys a good deal of power in the position. While the 16-member City Council acts as the city’s legislative arm, the mayor operates as the city’s chief executive, and, as such, is responsible for its day-to-day operations. Atlanta residents elect a mayor every four years.
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