The Court of
Aldermen is summoned and presided over by the Lord Mayor and
consists of the 25 Aldermen, one for each ward of the City, and The
Recorder of London. Aldermen are
elected at least every six years (separately from the Common
Councillor elections, and not all at once).
The Court of
Aldermen has two standing committees: the Nominations Committee of Aldermen (previously
known as the Privileges Committee of Aldermen) and the General
Purposes Committee of Aldermen.
The Nominations
Committee has oversight of the Aldermanic appraisal arrangements
and is the decision-making body in respect of future progression to
High Office (Shrievalty and Mayoralty), subject to the Election of
Sheriffs and the Election of Lord Mayor which take place at Common
Hall each year. The General Purposes Committee of Aldermen has
responsibility for operational and financial matters in relation to
the Mansion House and the Central Criminal Court; appointments to
committees (Common Council) and outside bodies; and oversees the
Lord Mayor’s programme of engagement and City-related
promotion.
The Court of
Aldermen meets seven times per year and all meetings are open to
the public.
