GAINESVILLE - Gainesville could be moving toward a change in the city's form of government. The change would give more power to the mayor and have a mayor be elected by voters instead of appointed by the City Council.<br />
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City officials plan to discuss the issue at the council's annual retreat in January. The move would require a change of the city's charter.<br />
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The discussions began at a meeting earlier this month with state legislators who represent Hall County.<br />
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Gainesville's current form of government only awards the mayor ceremonial duties, with administrative decisions made by the council as a whole.<br />
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