Agenda item

An Alderwoman raised a question in relation to shrievalty chains and sheriffs-elect requesting contributions to the cost of the chain, and whether there should be a proposal for shrievalty chains to be passed down, with only the badges being retained once a sheriff has completed their term of office. The Committee discussed this matter. Points raised included that there were mixed feelings across the Livery with regards to contributing to the shrievalty chains, which was ultimately a personal choice; that some shrievalty chains had been passed down; and being conscious of a perception issue.