In terms of how much power the mayor has over city affairs, it’s not as much as you may think.

According to the city charter, the mayor leads Frisco City Council meetings, is recognized as the head of city government for ceremonial purposes and is recognized by the Texas governor as the head of the city for purposes of military law. But the mayor does not have any other administrative purposes.

The mayor may participate in discussions for matters brought before the City Council, but he or she may not vote on agenda items except to break a tie.

Some mayors, such as outgoing Mayor Maher Maso, have chosen to represent the city of Frisco in numerous capacities.

Maso, for example, is a board member for the Frisco Economic Development Corp., a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a member of the Regional Transportation Committee and chairman of the Collin County Community College District Education Foundation, among other groups.