Protocol
The Mayor
The Mayor changes every year and is elected by fellow Councillors at the Annual Meeting in June. He represents the Council at many civic and ceremonial events throughout the Borough of Newtownabbey and wider afield. During his term of office, the Mayor will remain apolitical and will seek to avoid official duties where his presence could be considered divisive to good community relations.
The correct title for the Mayor for formal invitations and introductions is “The Worshipful the Mayor of Newtownabbey, Alderman WJ Webb JP” and when the Mayoress is present, “The Worshipful the Mayor of Newtownabbey, Alderman WJ Webb JP and the Mayoress, Mrs Pat Webb.” In a more informal situation, the correct form for introductions is “The Mayor of Newtownabbey, Alderman Billy Webb.”
After initial introductions it is correct to address the Mayor as “Mr Mayor” and the Mayoress as “Madam Mayoress”.
The Mayor is the first citizen of Newtownabbey and by law has precedence in all places in the Borough, except when the Sovereign is present. Accordingly, in any formal seating arrangements he should be seated on the immediate right of the host or person presiding. The Mayoress should be seated on the host’s left. This only varies if a member of the Royal Family or the Queen’s Representative is present (such as the Lord Lieutenant), in which case the Mayor should be seated on the left of the host and the Mayoress should then sit on the Mayor’s left.
Please note that in the absence of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor is accorded the Mayor’s right of precedence within the Borough. The correct title for introductions is “Alderman Victor Robinson, Deputy Mayor of Newtownabbey” and after initial introductions, “Mr Deputy Mayor.”
Related Documents to Download:
The Office of Mayor - A General Guide
