From 1822 until 1909, Boston's legislative body was bicameral, with a Board of Aldermen that was elected at-large and a much larger Common Council that was elected from multi-member electoral districts (wards).
This legislature, known as the Boston City Council, consisted of a Board of Aldermen that was elected at-large and a much larger Common Council with members that was elected from multi-member wards.
[2][3][4] This Boston City Council existed along with a mayoralty that was established by the charter.
The following table chronologically lists the tenures of individuals in this position: The Board of Aldermen was led by a chairman.
The following table chronologically lists the tenures of individuals in this role: