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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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``The issue of deciding a mayor has been a contentious one in our city's history and it would be unfortunate to cloud a new council member's appointment during a time when the mayorship is held over anyone's head. In 1945 the mayorship of Fiorello LaGuardia came to an end. Polls show the PT likely to lose the city's mayorship, an office considered a bellwether for what later happens at the national level. |
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