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What Exactly Does a Mayor Do?
October 18, 2023
The executive branch of our government is the body that enforces the laws of the land. At the local level the chief executive is often called a mayor, and they have a lot of responsibilities. Mayors oversee the various agencies and departments that make daily life in your town operate like the fire department, engage with town councils, and are a social figurehead for their city.