👉 In the context of legal and political systems, a "shireman" is a person who holds the title of shire or county administrator in a county or town. They are responsible for managing and governing the affairs of their local community, including but not limited to land administration, public safety, education, and other community services. The term has been used historically to refer to any official in charge of administering a particular area or region within a county or town. It is often used as a way
