 The "mer's" office administers all municipal services, public property, police and fire protection, and most public agencies, and enforces all local and state laws within a city or town.According to Medialogy, the "mer" of Novosibirsk, Edward Lokot', is mentioned in the media more than any other Russian mayor.The "mer" of Kazan, Il'sur Metshin, is the most popular in Russia, scoring 76 out of 100, according to the Russian People's Rating of "Mers".