Mayor of Dar es Salaam
The Lord Mayor of Dar es Salaam is the ceremonial head and chairperson of the Dar es Salaam City Council, the governing authority of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city and principal economic centre. The Lord Mayor serves as the city’s first citizen and civic representative, presiding over council meetings, representing the city at official functions, and working in collaboration with councillors and the City Director to promote urban development and public welfare.