city officials

Town hall staff

City officials are people who hold positions of authority in municipal government, whether elected or appointed.

The term encompasses mayors, city council members, city managers, department heads, and other administrators responsible for local governance.

News reports frequently cite city officials as sources or as parties to civic decisions: City officials approved the new zoning ordinance last night.

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governmental level

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National government employees

federal employees · state officials · federal agents · cabinet members · county officials

public vs. private sector

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Firm's top decision-makers

corporate executives · business owners · business leaders · civilians · entrepreneurs

authority vs. constituency

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Parts of a whole

ordinary citizens · townspeople · taxpayers · voters · the public

Family

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