Regidor

A regidor is a member of a council of municipalities in Spain and Latin America.
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adj. governing, ruling, reigning

n. stage manager, assistant director

Laws of the Spanish empire of the Indies. One of a body, never exceeding twelve, who formed a part of the ayuntamiento or municipal council in every capital of a jurisdiction. The office of regidor was held for life, that is to say, during the pleasure of the supreme authority. In most places the office was purchased; in some cities, however, they were elected by persons of the district, called capitulares.
   

This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.