The Mayor Making Ceremony, also known as the Annual Meeting of the Council, is a significant event in our civic calendar. The election of the Mayor is the focal point, symbolising the passing of the torch to new leadership. The Mayor, Councillors, Town Clerk, and accompanying dignitaries process with full regalia, adding grandeur to the occasion.
The ceremonial exchange of robes and chains from the outgoing Mayor to the newly elected, accompanied by the inauguration of the Mayoress or Mayor’s Consort, highlights the continuity of leadership and the honour of public service.
What happens at the Annual Meeting of the Council?
Following the formal proceedings, the new Mayor delivers a speech outlining their vision for the community, while the outgoing Mayor reflects on their tenure.
Once the Mayor Making Ceremony is complete, the formal and routine business of council proceeds looking at agenda items and so on.