Former Mayor
Former mayor is an honorary title awarded by the city council or municipal council .
The title of “former mayor” is conferred by a statute that the council has issued in accordance with the respective municipal code. This honorary designation can usually be awarded to people who have held the office of mayor for an exceptionally long time or who have made a special contribution to the city or municipality in their office.
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