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mayorPolitical leader of a municipal corporation. Mayors are either appointed or elected for a limited term. In Europe until the mid-19th century, most mayors were appointed by the central government; in France, they are still agents of the central government. In the U.S., they are either directly elected by the populace or chosen by an elected council. Some fulfill only ceremonial functions, executive power being held by a professional manager hired by the legislature. A mayor's powers may include the power to make appointments, veto legislation, administer budgets, and manage administrative functions. See also city government. mayor the chairman and civic head of a municipal corporation in many countries How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In fact, Adrian Fenty, a mayoral candidate in Washington, D. Critics complain that Assembly Bill 1381, formally introduced in June by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, falls short of the mayoral takeover that Villaraigosa promised shortly after he took office a year ago. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa reached a landmark deal with teachers and state legislators over his plan for more mayoral control over the Los Angeles Unified School District. |
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