In a weak mayor form of government, what is true about the mayor's powers?

In a weak mayor form of government, the mayor's powers are indeed characterized by a sharing of executive functions with the city council. This means that the mayor does not hold unilateral authority over city operations and decisions; instead, significant responsibilities and powers are vested in the council as a whole.

The structure often limits the mayor's ability to make independent decisions regarding the administration of city departments and budgetary matters. For example, the mayor may propose a budget but does not have full control to implement it without council approval. Similarly, while the mayor may have some level of influence or leadership within the council, the council typically has the final say in legislative matters and appointments, thereby distributing governance and oversight collaboratively rather than concentrating power in the mayor’s office.

This contrasts with a strong mayor system, where the mayor possesses greater executive authority and control over city administration, which is not the case in a weak mayor system.