Description
This course is intended for senior or upper wardens due to take the chair over the coming 12 months. Their spouses, partners and consorts are also very welcome to book a place to attend.
Objectives
To provide Liverymen approaching the chair a sound basic understanding of:
- How the City Corporation operates,
- the roles of Lord Mayor, Court of Aldermen and Court of Common Council,
- the interdependence and interrelationships between the Mayoralty, the Court of Aldermen and Common Council,
- the relationship and significance of the Livery with the City Corporation, and
- a brief introduction to the business workings of City and its financial services industry, and on being a Master. There is an additional session for Masters’ Consorts.
Location
Guildhall
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Programme and timings
Full programme to be announced nearer the day.
09.30 – 09.40 Welcome and objectives of the day
Philip Woodhouse and Julia Sibley – Livery Committee
09.40 – 12.20 TBC
12.20 – 12.30 Concluding remarks
Philip Woodhouse and Julia Sibley – Livery Committee
12.35 Lunch
14.30 End
Cancellation and rearrangement
The full cost of the course is refundable providing 10 days notice is given. If you wish to cancel your place please contact the Course Administrator.
