What Is the Level of Popularity of the Commissioner System

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Multiple Choice

What is the level of popularity of the commissioner system of city government in Texas today?

• A) It is the most popular form of city government in Texas.
• B) No city in Texas today has a pure commissioner system, but a handful claim a variation of the system.
• C) While less popular than the mayor-council system, the commissioner system is used by more than 100 cities in Texas today.
• D) Commissioner systems have never been used in Texas.

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Definitions:

Empowerment

The process of giving individuals or groups the authority and resources to make decisions, take action, and contribute to their success and the success of the organization.

Rewards

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Decisions

The act of making choices or conclusions after considering different options or information.

Political Savvy

The skill of understanding and navigating complex social or organizational politics to achieve goals.