first citizen
Hammersmith and Fulham Council updated its Mayor's civic role protocol in September 2026.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's General Purpose Committee approved updates to the Mayor's civic role protocol on September 16, 2026. These changes clarify the Mayor's responsibilities at civic and ceremonial events and as Chair of the Council, addressing previous ambiguities in the council's constitution, according to the Public reports pack.
The "first citizen" typically refers to the Mayor, who holds the highest-ranking or most prominent civic role in a borough or city. The updated protocol aims to clearly define the Mayor's duties and permissible actions within this role.
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