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Imagine having a job after school where you get to make important decisions affecting your local area.
That's a big part of the lives of 14-year-old Bilvilyn and 15-year-old Paul, who are the Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor of Lewisham.
They took up the roles in 2024 after gaining the most votes during the election for the positions.
This year is a special one as it marks 20 years since the Young Mayor Programme first began, and two new young people will be stepping into the prestigious roles very soon.
So what does being a young mayor actually involve?
Newsround met Bilvilyn and Paul to find out.

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