Local Government Act 1972

Chairman and mayorE+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.

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