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labajada 39 points ago +39 / -0

She is the "figure head" who has the authority, granted by law, to order the police to act or stand down. This legal authority is not granted to council members.

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ProdigalPlaneswalker 10 points ago +10 / -0

"Stand down" orders should be illegal.

Police should be obligated to arrest any mayor who tries to issue them.

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Aambrick 0 points ago +0 / -0

That I did not know. Thanks for the correction.