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The concept of the Court of Common Council grew from the ancient custom of the Folkmoot, when the assent of the citizens to important acts was obtained. This custom was continued by the Mayor who consulted the Commons several times during the 13th century. From 1376 the assembly began to meet regularly and was referred to as the Common Council. It was decided that the Council should be made up of persons elected from each Ward. By 1384 a permanent Common Council chosen by the citizens was established for all time. The Council assumed legislative functions and adopted financial powers, confirmed by Charters of 1377 and 1383. The Council has often used these powers to amend the civic constitution, regulate the election of Lord Mayor and other officials, and amend the functions of the City courts. The Council was judged so successful in the conduct of its duties that it was the only Corporation unreformed by Parliament following the Municipal Corporations Commission report of 1837, while the Corporation Inquiry Commission of 1854 suggested only minor reforms. The work of the Council is conducted by a number of committees, while the whole Council has the right to approve policy, confirm major decisions and sanction expenditure. The committees handle many aspects of the running of the City including land and estates, finance and valuation, open spaces, street improvement and town planning, public health, police, Port of London, civil defence, airports, libraries, markets, education, and law. The Town Clerk has held responsibility for recording the minutes of the Council and its committees since 1274.
The 800th Anniversary of the Mayoralty Committee organised celebratory and commemmorative events to mark the 800th anniversary of the institution of Mayor of London. The first mayor was Henry Fitzailwyn in 1189. The right to elect the mayor was conferred on the citizens of London by King John in 1215. The term Lord Mayor came into common usage from around 1545.
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COL/CC/MYA 1988-1990 subfonds 0.05 linear metres Corporation of London
The concept of the Court of Common Council grew from the ancient custom of the Folkmoot, when the assent of the citizens to important acts was obtained. This custom was continued by the Mayor who consulted the Commons several times during the 13th century. From 1376 the assembly began to meet regularly and was referred to as the Common Council. It was decided that the Council should be made up of persons elected from each Ward. By 1384 a permanent Common Council chosen by the citizens was established for all time. The Council assumed legislative functions and adopted financial powers, confirmed by Charters of 1377 and 1383. The Council has often used these powers to amend the civic constitution, regulate the election of Lord Mayor and other officials, and amend the functions of the City courts. The Council was judged so successful in the conduct of its duties that it was the only Corporation unreformed by Parliament following the Municipal Corporations Commission report of 1837, while the Corporation Inquiry Commission of 1854 suggested only minor reforms. The work of the Council is conducted by a number of committees, while the whole Council has the right to approve policy, confirm major decisions and sanction expenditure. The committees handle many aspects of the running of the City including land and estates, finance and valuation, open spaces, street improvement and town planning, public health, police, Port of London, civil defence, airports, libraries, markets, education, and law. The Town Clerk has held responsibility for recording the minutes of the Council and its committees since 1274.
The 800th Anniversary of the Mayoralty Committee organised celebratory and commemmorative events to mark the 800th anniversary of the institution of Mayor of London. The first mayor was Henry Fitzailwyn in 1189. The right to elect the mayor was conferred on the citizens of London by King John in 1215. The term Lord Mayor came into common usage from around 1545.
Corporation of London Records Office.
Minute Book of the 800th Anniversary of the Mayoralty Committee, Court of Common Council, 1988-1990. Please note these records are closed until 2021.
One volume.
Not available for general access.
Copyright City of London.
English
Fit
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
See also COL/MH/LM: Mansion House - Lord Mayor.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. February 2009 800th Anniversary of the Mayoralty Committee , Court of Common Council , Corporation of London People Anniversary celebrations People by occupation Personnel Local government personnel Mayors Cultural heritage Intangible cultural heritage The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London Europe City of London London England UK Western Europe
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Corporation of London Records Office.
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Minute Book of the 800th Anniversary of the Mayoralty Committee, Court of Common Council, 1988-1990. Please note these records are closed until 2021.
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One volume.
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Copyright City of London.
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See also COL/MH/LM: Mansion House - Lord Mayor.
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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