Mayors and Chairmen - general information
In borough councils, the councillors choose a Mayor to act as presiding officer and to perform civic ceremonial duties.
The Mayor represents the borough at ceremonial and social events, meets important visitors, and chairs council meetings. Their role is non-political and they cannot make decisions about council business. Mayors wear a gold chain of office and a red robe on special civic occasions, and a badge of office at other engagements.
In district councils there is a Chairman of the Council instead of a Mayor. They also perform similar functions to a Mayor including chairing full council meetings but do not have formal ceremonial robes.
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The Mayor of Christchurch
Following the Annual Council Meeting of Tuesday 16 May 2017, Councillor Nick Geary was elected Mayor of Christchurch for 2017/18. The Mayor will accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Gillian Geary.
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Weymouth and Portland Mayor's Office
Information relating to the Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, Councillor Kevin Brookes.
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The Chairman of North Dorset District Council
Chairman of Council is the Civic Head of North Dorset District Council.
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The Chairman of East Dorset District Council
Information and upcoming engagements for the Chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr Derek Burt.
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The Chairman of Dorset County Council
Summary of the roles and responsibilities of the Chairman of Dorset County Council
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The Chairman of West Dorset District Council
Information relating to the Chairman of West Dorset District Council, Councillor Peter Shorland
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