In Palm Springs, California.
He was made Honorary Mayor of Palm Springs, California, in 1948.
In most cities, the city council or the mayor appoint the chief of police.
While Mayor is an elected position, Dog Catcher may be either elected or appointed, depending on the rules of the particular city. In the United States, however, most dog catchers are appointed by either the mayor or the city council.
Vatican City has no mayor, but an appointed president. Vatican City did not exist in 1889. It was formed in 1929 with the signing of the Lateran Treaty.
The council serves as the Executive branch.
The first city mayor of Legaspi City, Albay was Jose R. Arboleda as appointed (circa 1948) by President Elpidio Quirino, the 6th president of the Philippines.
In a weak mayor system, the executive power is typically held by an appointed city manager or by the city council as a whole, rather than by the mayor. The mayor's role is often ceremonial or limited to presiding over council meetings.
The mayor pro tem is typically appointed by the city council, although the exact process can vary depending on the municipality's rules and regulations. In many cases, the council members elect a mayor pro tem from among themselves to serve in the mayor's absence. The mayor may have a role in suggesting candidates, but the final decision usually rests with the council.
To date, I do not believe Tampa has yet to have a black mayor.
Generally, a city government is run by a mayor. She or he works with a city council or other form of elected government. The mayor is usually elected. Sometimes cities are run by a city manager who is appointed or hired by the city council.
The first Lord Mayor of Birmingham was Sir Thomas Hollis, who was appointed in 1896 when Birmingham was granted city status. He served as mayor from 1896 to 1897. Before this, Birmingham had mayors, but the title of Lord Mayor was established with the city's new status. Sir Thomas Hollis was a prominent local businessman and a key figure in Birmingham's development during that time.
The Chief of Police is not an elective office. Depending on the type of local government they are usually appointed by the chief executive of the city administration (Mayor - City Manager - City Council - etc).