We are not introducing a new position of mayor; all we are doing is changing the electorate. This position would have captured the imagination of the people and would have increased people's interest in local government. Most people in Dublin know their local county councillors but I do not think many people outside the city of Dublin would be able to name their mayor. That does not take away from the work he does. That happens because the people did not elect the person. If people played a role in electing the mayor they might take more interest in the position and hold it more accountable. It might also capture their imagination in terms of participation in local government and the election process.