The amount probably isn't any more than the borough chiefs already control.

But the borough chiefs are not the populist heroes they pretend to be.

The borough chiefs have little influence over their appointees.

As a consolation prize, the commission proposes letting the borough chiefs control 5 percent of the increased discretionary spending in the budget every year.

It gives the borough chiefs a generous gift, with no responsibility attached.

When the borough chiefs were finished, the floor was opened up for general discussion.

By contrast, he rarely if ever takes the other borough chiefs to task.

The city council is composed of 22 members, including a president, vice president, borough chief, six assistants and thirteen counselors.

To the bafflement of several borough chiefs, it was mainly about Ms. Tucker.

The borough chiefs would also have the power to propose 5 percent of the city's budget for capital projects and new, discretionary operating expenses each year.