Mayor
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A mayor (from the Latin maior, meaning "greater") is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government.
In many systems, the mayor is an elected politician who serves as chief executive and/or ceremonial official of many types of municipalities. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor, as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated.
