The cutest official: residents of an American city elected a dog as mayor

Residents of the small Californian town of Idyllwild elected a dog as their mayor! And not just any dog, but an adorable golden retriever named Maximus.

Maximus the Mighty Dog Muller III is the "mayor" of the small town of Idyllwild in California

There was never any local government there, so in 2012, residents just for fun elected a golden retriever as mayor. And when he died of old age, the title began to be passed on to his descendants.

The dog's duties include greeting tourists, participating in city events, attending weddings and more.