Gain Necessary Education and Skills. The qualifications for this field vary depending on the state, school and position; however, many employers require a masterâs degree from an accredited university and five years of experience.
Home Rule. The right to local self-government including the powers to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; to license; to tax; and to incur debt. Home rule involves the authority of a local government to prevent state government intervention with its operations. The extent of its power, however, is subject to limitations prescribed by state constitutions and statutes.
The City operates as a home rule municipality and is governed by the City Manager-Commission form of government. The Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the City of Johnson City. The Board hires a professional city manager to manage and direct day-to-day operations of city government.