If the bladder muscle is weak or does not contract as it should, then the bladder will not empty properly. Or if the bladder neck cannot relax or is scarred, it will be difficult for the bladder muscle to force urine past it. In both cases the bladder may not empty completely.
Finally, in 1974, the District of Columbia Home Rule Act allowed for District residents to elect their own mayor. Currently, the Mayor of the District of Columbia is popularly elected to a four-year term with no term limits. Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, the city government also has certain state-level responsibilities, making some of the mayor's duties analogous to those of United States governors. The current mayor of Washington, D.C. is Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, who has served in the role since January 2, 2015. The lists on this page include all of the chief executives of the District of Columbia in their various forms.
Form of Government. The City is a âCode Cityâ as described under Title 35A in the Revised Code of Washington. Black Diamond. operates under a strong Mayor form of government with five elected Councilmembers serving staggered four-year terms.The Mayor serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and has hired a City Administrator to assist in day-to-day operations. The Council acts as the legislative body.When the City reaches a population of 5,000 state law requires expansion to a seven-member Council.he Mayor serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and has hired a City Administrator to assist in day-to-day operations. The Council acts as the legislative body. When the City reaches a population of 5,000 state law requires expansion to a seven-member Council.