A city official is a person who works for the government of a city and is responsible for managing the city's resources. The four most common city officials are the mayor, alderman, PLANNER, and lister. The mayor is the highest-ranking official in a city and is responsible for setting the city's policies and representing the city in public. An alderman is a member of a city council and is responsible for making laws and regulations that govern the city. A PLANNER is responsible for developing plans for the city's future growth and development. Finally, a lister is responsible for maintaining records of property ownership and taxation within the city.