The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.
A local VIP, a muckamuck or big shot reckoned to lead some local group.
Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.
A largely ceremonial position in some municipal governments that presides over the city council while a contracted city manager holds actual executive power.
A government official having different duties depending on the country; also, a magistrate, especially one of the Chief Magistrates of Geneva, Switzerland.
An agent of a corporation, or of any body of people engaged in a business enterprise; specifically, in the University of Cambridge, a member of the senate appointed to carry out specific duties.