1. The role of Common Council Catherine McGuinness Castle Baynard Ward

2. The Court of Common Council 25 Aldermen 100 Common Councilmen Appointed by election But traditionally non-party political

3. Role Governance responsibility for the City of London Corporation’s services Setting policy and strategy, and allocating resources And supporting the Lord Mayor in the City’s wider role

4. City Lands Policy & Resources Finance Establishment Standards Corporate Court of Common Council Court of Aldermen Lord Mayor Service Planning & Transportation Community & Children’s Services Port Health & Environmental Services Open Spaces Epping Forest & Commons Hampstead Heath, Keats House, Queens Park & Highgate Wood Management West Ham Park Bridge House Trust Markets Libraries, Guildhall Art Gallery & Archives Education Licensing Institutional Barbican Centre City of London School for Girls City of London School City of London Freemens School Guildhall School of Music & Drama Law& Order Police

5. Committees Some 30 committees Made up of Common Councilmen and usually an Alderman Cover full spectrum of the City Corporation’s activities Work in collaboration with City Corporation officers, who implement decisions

6. Appointment to Committees By Ward E.g. City Lands, Finance, Planning, Port Health, Community & Children’s Services, Markets, The Irish Society By election E.g. Policy & Resources, Establishment, schools and cultural institutions, open spaces Or by office

7. Outside Bodies Members also serve on some 100 other “outside bodies” And London Councils and other committees

8. Varied role Local councillor Non-executive director of complex organisation responsible for public services and funds Ambassador

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13. The role of Common Council Catherine McGuinness Castle Baynard Ward