What is the best form of local government to manage our cities, and which is the best election system to achieve effective and responsive government administration?

What is the best form of local government to manage our cities, and which is the best election system to achieve effective and responsive government administration?

2- How do other levels of government impact the administration of our urban areas? Discuss State and National intergovernmental relations, mandates (funded and unfunded) and interlocal/regional agreements in your answer.