Mayor facts for kids
A mayor is a person who leads a city or town. They are like the main boss of the city. Mayors help make important decisions for the people who live there. They work to make their city a better place.
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What is a Mayor?
A mayor is the top leader of a city or town. They are in charge of how the city is run. This includes things like public services and local rules. Mayors often work with a city council.
How Mayors Are Chosen
Many mayors are chosen by the people. Citizens vote for the person they want to be mayor. This is called an election. In some places, a central government might pick the mayor.
Different Kinds of Mayors
Some very large cities have a special leader called a Lord Mayor. This title is often used in countries like the United Kingdom. It shows that the city is very important.
In some countries, like Germany, a mayor can also lead a "city-state." A city-state is a city that acts like its own small country. For example, the Mayor of Hamburg leads the government of Hamburg. This is similar to how a Minister-President leads a state government. In big cities like Tokyo, the mayor is called a Governor.
What Mayors Do
The job of a mayor can be different depending on the country.
Mayors in the UK and Australia
In countries like the United Kingdom and Australia, the mayor often does not handle daily city tasks. A full-time paid worker, like a Town Clerk, does this job. The mayor usually works part-time. They often do not get paid for their work. Their main role is to represent the city at events. They attend important meetings and ceremonies.
Images for kids
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Document of 1389 on the election of the Mayor of Stockholm
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Arthur Castrén (1866–1946), the Mayor of Helsinki, in 1930s
See also
In Spanish: Alcalde para niños
