
How does the government function at Anaheim
The city of Anaheim functions under the council-manager government. A City Council enjoys all the legislative authority. It consists of a team of 5 nonpartisan members. These members take the service of a city manager who professionally presides over the everyday administration and business operations.
The mayor functions as the chief presiding officer in the city council in a function which is a first among equals. All the council seats/members get elected. The mayor and the four members belonging to the city council are elected by the voters for a period of four years. Under the law, an individual as a city council member may serve maximum two terms and also two terms as a mayor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaheim,_California#Law_and_government
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaheim,_California#Law_and_government

