Mayor

From the One Wiki to Rule Them All, the Lord of the Rings Encyclopedia.

A general decison maker of a city or town. Usually elected but also the position can be a birthright. The mayor also is in charge of large events where leadership is wanted or necessary. The Shire had a Mayor who was elected for seven-year terms. Frodo Baggins acted as Deputy Mayor while Mayor Will Whitfoot recovered from his imprisonment in the Lockholes. Sam Gamgee was elected Mayor seven times.