weak mayor

noun

A mayor who has no formal authority outside the council, serving a largely ceremonial role as chairperson.

Meanings

nounweak mayor (plural weak mayors)

plural weak mayors

  1. governmentA mayor who has no formal authority outside the council, serving a largely ceremonial role as chairperson.
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Chicago

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