A mayor speech is the main speech that a local government official delivers to a group of people in an effort to convey the goals and priorities for his or her municipality. The mayor, also known as the city council president in some locales, often gives an annual State of the City address that highlights the most important issues in the city.
The preparation outline is a detailed road map that helps the speaker develop an organized and persuasive speech that proves his or her thesis. The preparation outline identifies the major sections of the speech and includes a title page, specific purpose statement, thesis statement and list of visual aids.
Typically, the first paragraph of the preparation outline provides background information and introduces the speech topic or subject matter. It should be clear and concise and include the main points you will discuss in your speech. The paragraph should include transitional statements that will alert listeners to the change from one point to another.
In most instances, the mayor is a ceremonial figure that represents the city and upholds its dignity at civic events. He or she serves as the presiding authority at various corporation meetings and is the host for visits from foreign dignitaries. The mayor is also the highest elected official at civic and social functions. In Finland, the position is called kaupunginjohtaja ‘city manager’ or kunnanjohtaja’municipal manager’. The term mayor is also used to refer to a military rank. The word derives from the French maior, which means’major’.
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