What is meant by the council-manager plan?

A. a form of local government in which the voters directly elect the city council and the mayor
B. a city "constitution" that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection
C. a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area
D. a form of local government in which the city council hires a professional administrator to manage city affairs
E. a form of local government in which the members of the city council select the mayor, who then shares power with other elected or appointed boards and commissions

D

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a. Extraneous b. Nuisance c. Attrition d. History

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