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| Mayor of Chicago | |
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| Government of Chicago | |
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| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | William B. Ogden |
| Formation | 1837 |
| Succession | Vice mayor of Chicago |
| Salary | $216,210 |
| Website | Official website |
The mayor of Chicago is the chief executive of city government in Chicago, Illinois, the third-largest city in the United States. The mayor is responsible for the administration and management of various city departments, submits proposals and recommendations to the Chicago City Council, is active in the enforcement of the city's ordinances, submits the city's annual budget and appoints city officers, department commissioners or directors, and members of city boards and commissions.
During sessions of the city council, the mayor serves as the presiding officer. The mayor is not allowed to vote on issues except in certain instances, most notably where the vote taken on a matter before the body results in a tie.
The office of mayor was created when Chicago became a city in 1837.