The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Candidate must have resided in the town for at least 5 years immediately preceding election and must maintain residency throughout term of office. Candidate must not have been convicted of a felony. Candidate must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years. Candidate must be at least 25 years of age.