A mayor is the chief executive of a city or town, overseeing the daily operations of local government. Most mayors work closely with their respective city and town councils to propose a legislative agenda. In some cases, mayors also serve as a member of their town or city council.
Oversee the city’s day-to-day operations including public service departments like public safety, sanitation, and parks and rec; appoint staff to lead local departments; draft and propose a city budget; veto legislation passed at the city level; represent the city in the press or in national or international situations.
