What are the duties of the Lord Mayor?
The Lord Mayor devotes most of his/her time to the promotion of the city, key initiatives of the council and supporting a wide range of Bristol based organisations. In carrying out this role, The Lord Mayor will carry out approximately 800 engagements a year. These engagements cover the a wide spectrum of events from major Royal visits to small community group meetings and local charity events. The Lord Mayor also chairs the meeting of the full council – when all councillors meet together. The post of the Lord Mayor of Bristol is different to the Mayor of London and many European city mayors in that it is a ceremonial post which does not carry direct power. Unlike these other mayors, Lord Mayors are not directly elected by the people. The Lord Mayor, as first citizen of Bristol is the person that typically welcomes important visitors and dignitaries to the city. However, royal visitors to the city are organised and welcomed by the Queen’s representative, The Lord Lieutenant.
