Mayors are the head of a city and are generally part of the city council or commission. Some cities elect the mayor separately, while others have councilors appoint the mayor from the council on a rotating basis. Mayors oversee a city’s administration and city planning.
A governor is the highest-ranking official of a state’s government. Governors collaborate with state legislators to distribute funds and enact changes to the law. They have the power to appoint judges and other government positions and veto legislation.
