What Exactly Does a Mayor Do? | Simple Civics

At the local level, the chief executive is often called a mayor. They oversee a city's various agencies and departments, engage with town councils, and are a social figurehead for their city. 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. What would you change in your city if you were mayor? FOLLOW WFYI ELSEWHERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfyi_indy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfyipublicmedia/ X: https://www.twitter.com/wfyi The WFYI programs you love are possible thanks to your support. Donate today: https://www.wfyi.org/give #mayor #education #indiana