Mayoral Role
Many councils have a civic mayor or chairman of the council. They carry out ceremonial duties and chair meetings, but cannot make decisions about council business.
As first citizen of Middlewich, the Town Mayor fulfils an ambassadorial and ceremonial role representing the town. The mayor is invited to attend events every year, ranging from opening fetes and new shops, attending community events and representing the town at events such as the other towns Mayor Making, Charity events.
The Town Mayor also chairs meetings of the Full Council and by virtue of office may attend and vote at all council committee meetings.
Each year the Town Mayor also raises funds for chosen charities by hosting a number of community fundraising events.
Addressing the Mayor of Middlewich
The formal way to address the Mayor is Mr or Madam Mayor.
A female Mayor is never called a Mayoress – this is an optional title for the Mayor’s Consort.
if you would like to invite the Town Mayor to your event, please contact the Town Council Office – Click here
THE ROLE OF THE DEPUTY TOWN MAYOR
The role of Deputy Mayor is to deputise for the Mayor at functions, events and Full Council Meetings should the Mayor not be available.