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davemac · 26-09-2011, 22:24

this is a question I have asked many times in different locations so will give it a punt here.

Should the position of mayor be kept within the political arena, or should it be as was originaly intended, awarded to a leading citizen who had done most for the community.
It is only recently that the position of mayor was made a political appointment, despite politicians taking over the roll of mayor for many years. Now that councillors get paid for their services should it be a non political appointment.

For example why not the ex chairman of the local lions club or the rotary club, or some other organisation that operates a voluntary service to the community.
This would stop the appointment of a mayor for political gain as we have seen in the past.

I think I need a lie down now all the blood has rushed to my head.

26-09-2011, 22:24	#1
davemac Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: clayton le moors Posts: 4,807 Liked: 6567 times Rep Power: 43551	The Mayor this is a question I have asked many times in different locations so will give it a punt here. Should the position of mayor be kept within the political arena, or should it be as was originaly intended, awarded to a leading citizen who had done most for the community. It is only recently that the position of mayor was made a political appointment, despite politicians taking over the roll of mayor for many years. Now that councillors get paid for their services should it be a non political appointment. For example why not the ex chairman of the local lions club or the rotary club, or some other organisation that operates a voluntary service to the community. This would stop the appointment of a mayor for political gain as we have seen in the past. I think I need a lie down now all the blood has rushed to my head.