A Mayor's Job
A mayor is the leader of a city or town. A mayor is elected
elect
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to choose someone for a job or position by voting
(verb)
Every four years, Americans elect a president.
by a town’s voters. Keep reading to learn more about a mayor’s job.
Mayors manage workers.
Mayors help run city departments
department
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a major part of a company, government, or school
(noun)
Twice a year, our school's theater department puts on a play.
. These include the police and sanitation
sanitation
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conditions such as adequate sewage and trash removal
(noun)
The city began to smell because of its poor sanitation.
departments.
Mayors make rules.
Cities have laws, or rules. Mayors help decide which laws are right for their community.
Mayors solve problems.
Do you see a problem in your community? Maybe a park has broken equipment. Tell your mayor. He or she might be able to help.
Mayors work with other leaders.
Many cities or towns have a council. A council is a group that works with the mayor. Together, they help the town run smoothly.
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