In the wake of a series of fraud convictions and mismanagement scandals involving members of a five-person city council, a commentator for a local newspaper has suggested that the council create a sixth elected position. The person elected to the new position would be responsible for the daily operation of the city government, leaving the other council members time to talk with their constituents and to write legislation.

Which of the following, if true, points to the biggest flaw in the plan to curb corruption by adding a sixth elected position to the city council?

The council manager, though a voting member of the council, would not be allowed to introduce new legislation.
The council manager would have no control over other board members' decisions about funds disbursement.
Each council member represents over 15,000 constituents and would not have time to talk with all of them.
The council manager is required to have a background in either accounting or business administration.
The city council must cooperate with the county government, which is also made up of elected officials.