Historically the provost was the chief magistrate or convener of a Scottish burgh council, the equivalent of a mayor in other parts of the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland. ... Some community councils which include former burghs also use the style for their chairmen.

What is a provost in government?

A provost is the senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States and Canada and the equivalent of a deputy vice-chancellor at some institutions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.

Who is the mayor of Glasgow?

The current Lord Provost of Glasgow, elected in January 2020, is Philip Braat, succeeding Eva Bolander who held the post from 2017 until late 2019.