Chairman Protocol and Precedence
Protocol
The Chairman is the first citizen throughout the District and
takes precedence over all others, except if Royalty, the Lord
Lieutenant or the High Sheriff is present.
Whenever a representative of the District Council is required to
officiate at a public function, it is appropriate for the Chairman
to be invited. In his/her absence, the Vice-Chairman of the
Council can attend.
Precedence
The Chairman of the District Council takes precedence over the
Town Mayors and Parish Council Chairman.
If the event is organised by or on behalf of the District
Council, or is hosted by them, the Chairman takes precedence over
all other guests.
The Local Government Act 1972 provides that the Chairman 'shall
have precedence in the District'. Accordingly the place to be
reserved for the Chairman should be on the immediate right of the
Chairman or person presiding at the function. The Chairman
and consort should be met on arrival by the Chairman or person
presiding at the function.
Information for the Chairman
It is of considerable help to the Chairman if the function
questionnaire we send out can be sent back to our offices at the
earliest convenient date.
Contact Details
If you require any additional information, or if any group or
organisation would like the Chairman to attend their event, please
contact the Chairman's Office by post, telephone, fax or email
