US CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION

Detailed explanation-1: -mayor, in modern usage, the head of a municipal government. As such, the mayor is almost invariably the chairman of the municipal council and of the council executive committee. In addition the mayor may fulfill the roles of chief executive officer, ceremonial figurehead, and local agent of the central government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, you address a mayor as “Mayor” followed by their last name. If you do this, either in writing or in person, you’ll convey proper respect and not offend anybody. However, in certain contexts, you may want to address a mayor more formally.

Detailed explanation-3: -In India, mayor is the first citizen of a city and the head of Municipal Corporation which is a local government of cities with a population over 1 million.

Detailed explanation-4: -The word mayor comes from the Old French maire for “head of a city or town government” but most mayors probably like the original meaning, which is “greater, superior.” Alas, mayors do run cities but calling them all superior is a stretch!

Detailed explanation-5: -The Mayor is the head of the Municipal Corporation, but the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner.