Definition
The office of the government official who is generally the principal executive officer of a city or other municipal area as prescribed by statute or the municipal charter. The position of mayor varies from city to city. In some cities, the mayor is essentially a ceremonial figure; in others s/he is a major executive official. In some cities, mayors are popularly elected; in others they are selected from within the elected council to serve as the presiding officer.
URL Name
TD-6600-4500-500
Third Level Code
TD-6600
Taxonomy Code
TD-6600.4500-500
Parent Code
TD-6600.4500
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TD
Fifth Level Code
TD-6600-4500-500
Fourth Level Code
TD-6600-4500
Use References
City Mayors Offices, First Selectmens Offices, Town Mayors Offices
Publication Status
Online