I’m a new Town Clerk and have been asked if a Mayor has to wear the chains at the council meetings. Looking at the guidance and the various Mayor Handbooks I am leaning towards it being a personal choice but as I’m new to this all as well I would appreciate guidance on this matter.
I have never known a case when the chain isn’t worn for council
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We are a unitary authority (Borough) and we wear chains at Council as well as the Mace being present. Unless your Constitution/Standing Orders says otherwise, the chains should be worn.
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We only have the mace present we don’t allow chains to be worn at council meetings