Committee details

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 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; matters relating to the Livery and the magistracy; and oversees the Lord Mayor’s programme of engagement and City-related promotion.

All members of the Court of Aldermen are appointed to serve on the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen which meets seven times per year.