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Amsterdam is credited with creating the first official “Night Mayor” gig in 2012. But researchers say there are now over 100 similar positions in cities across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports on what night mayors do and where the next one is scheduled to be appointed.