mayor

noun7

1. •
   the most important official in a city or town, who leads its local government

   • The office of mayor has been the tomb of many political ambitions. — 1907
2. •
   (US) A largely ceremonial position in some municipal governments that presides over the city council while a contracted city manager holds actual executive power.
3. •
   (humorous, figurative) A local VIP, a muckamuck or big shot reckoned to lead some local group.

   • In some parts the burlesque civic official was designated ‘Mayor of the Pig Market’. — 1902
4. •
   (historical) Ellipsis of mayor of the palace, the royal stewards of the Frankish Empire.
5. •
   (historical) Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.
6. •
   (no longer used, rare) A member of a city council.
7. •
   (no longer used, historical) A high justice, an important judge.