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A chief is a position similar to a mayor however the chief is directly responsible to the people and they are important ceremonial leaders. A mayor is the head of a municipal council made up of elected representative called aldermen or councilors.

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A Mayor is an elected official and generally is head of the City Council. A City Manager is hired by the City Council and is employed by the City.

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a president is only one in the country but a mayor are in every town of that certain place in the country

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