Governance
In common with councils throughout the rest of the UK, Welsh councils are run by elected councillors. However because of political in-fighting and a history of poor performance, the executive functions of the Isle of Anglesey Council were taken over by commissioners appointed by the Welsh Assembly Government. Elections planned for 2012 have been delayed until 2013.
Read more about this topic: Local Government In Wales
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—Geoffrey Chaucer (1340?–1400)