das Bürgermeisteramt
Translation
mayor's office, mayoralty, municipal office
Examples
Ich muss meinen Pass im Bürgermeisteramt abholen.
I have to pick up my passport at the mayor's office.
Er kandidiert für das Bürgermeisteramt.
He is running for the office of mayor.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat ((at a place)) I have to pick up my passport at the mayor's office.
für+acc ((for sth.)) kandidieren He is running for the office of mayor.
Similar Words
Stadtverwaltung (city administration), Rathaus (city hall)
Etymology
From 'Bürgermeister' (mayor) and 'Amt' (office, post). It means both the physical office and the political position.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Amt' (office) where the 'Bürgermeister' (mayor) works. It can be the place or the job title.