Types

• Some cities have strong mayors with significant responsibility, while others have weak mayors who perform primarily ceremonial tasks.
  
  

Chief Executive

• A mayor is the chief executive officer of the city. Often a city manager is appointed to assist in this executive function.
  
  

Presiding Officer

• The mayor of many cities is the presiding officer of the city council.
  
  

Ceremonial Role

• In all cities with a mayor that official is the local governmental representative who undertakes ceremonial roles on behalf of the city, including dedications.
  
  

Veto Power

• Some mayors in U.S. cities have the power to veto ordinances enacted by the city council.