Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 E+W Constitution and Membership of Greater London Council and London Borough Councils

Part I E+W

Chairman and mayor E+W

2 (1) The F1 . . . mayor of a London borough shall be elected annually by the council from among the councillors. E+W

(2) The F1 . . . mayor shall, unless he resigns or becomes disqualified, continue in office until his successor becomes entitled to act as F1 . . . mayor.

(3) During his term of office the F1 . . . mayor shall continue to be a member of the council notwithstanding the provisions of this Schedule relating to the retirement of councillors.

(4) F1 . . . a London borough council may pay the mayor, such allowance as the council think reasonable for the purpose of enabling the F1 . . . mayor to meet the expenses of his office.

(5) The mayor of a London Borough shall have precedence in the borough, but not so as prejudicially to affect Her Majesty’s royal prerogative.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 17