Mayor of the City of Lincoln | |
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since May 2024 | |
Style | The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Lincoln |
Member of | City of Lincoln Council |
Appointer | City of Lincoln Council |
Term length | 1 Year |
Inaugural holder | Adam son of Reginald 1206 |
Formation | before the year 1206 |
Succession | May 2025 |
Deputy | Councillor Bill Mara (Con) |
Salary | None |
The Mayor of Lincoln is regarded as the first citizen of the city of Lincoln, England and has precedence in all places within the City, subject to the Royal prerogative.
The Mayor, during their term of Office, remains impartial and is unable to attend or become involved in any political matters. Their full title is "The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln". The position of Mayor of Lincoln was established in 1206. [1]
The following have been mayors of Lincoln:
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Source: Its About Lincoln
(Appointment extended until May 2021 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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