 In modern France, since the Revolution, a mayor ("maire") and a number of mayoral adjuncts ("adjoints au maire") are selected by the municipal council from among their number.Most of the administrative work is left in their hands, with the full council meeting comparatively infrequently.The model was copied throughout Europe in Britain's mayors, Italy's sindacos, most of the German states' burgomasters, and Portugal's presidents of the municipal chambers.