Question

Discuss the relationship between Councillors and officials.

Answer 1

Councillors are elected by the people and they keep their positions only if they are re-elected. Management to a specified job within the municipal administration and are like any other employee in a job. Officials possess the knowledge and skills on the technical and specialized aspects of municipal affairs. Councillors who don’t have this knowledge have to rely on the reports of officials to help them make decisions.
Both the Councillors and officials decide the policies and direction of the municipality. Once the council has reached a decision, then officials are expected to carry these out in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.