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Old 18-05-2010, 09:52   #21
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Re: Hyndburn Mayor in crash.

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf View Post
The Mayor has basically a ceremonial role...a bit like the Queen. However, when the chips are down, he/she does have a deciding vote in council meetings. Other than that, mayors spend their time opening fetes and that sort of thing.

However, that is the position in Hyndburn..some local authorities vest their mayors with serious executive powers. London is one...Hartlepool another. Fully salaried -providing they can carry the council - they have lots of wack. But not Hyndburn.
So basically one of our members has sold his soul fer sod all?
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