Alberta's mayors are weak. Despite what the public may believe, Calgary and Edmonton mayors hold no more formal power at city hall than other council members. The city manager reports directly to council and the mayor's position is largely ceremonial and holds no greater executive power than any other member of council. The fact is that, unlike MLAs and MPs who are accountable to the premier or prime minister's office, city councillors report to no one. Strong mayorsThere are mayor-council systems, in which executive power resides with the mayor's office.

Source: CBC News February 22, 2021 12:00 UTC