Quote Originally Posted by Wesley Mouch View Post
One essential distinction between a 'dictator' and an EFM is that they cannot perpetuate their own position. In fact, their position is designed to be eliminated if:

1) The elected official who appoints them so desires,

2) The public changes the law,

3) The city has enough money to pay money to those to whom it has promised.

Thus, I think the term 'dictator' is misleading and pejorative. Real 'dictators' are not subject to the whims of elected officials and voters [[at the state level) to continue in their position.

Dont' forget, the best way to avoid a 'dictatorial' EFM is to avoid getting into a financial emergency.
Sometimes the EFM can do that! Look what happen to Benton Harbor, MI. Laws can get sleepy that its corrupted.