General Law cities operate according to specific state statutes prescribing their powers and duties. A general law city is subject to all of the state law applicable to such cities, most of which are found in the Local Government Code. Unlike home rule cities, general law cities do not have charters. A municipality with the commission form of government operates under the statutes applicable to Type C general law municipality. The governing body is known as the "board of commissioners" and consists of a Mayor and two Commissioners. The City of Richmond operates under a City Manager plan. Under the City Manager plan, the commission serves as the legislative body. The Commission is the final authority in all of the policy decision that determine the scope and functions of the City. The Mayor and Commissioners have no administrative duties under the city manager plan. The administrative duties are vested in the city manager, who is responsible for directing the workforce and programs of the city in accordance with ordinances, rules and regulations adopted by the City Commission.