Guidance for Mayoral events
The Worshipful the Mayor shall have precedence within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley subject only to the presence of Her Majesty the Queen or a representative of Her Majesty.
- The person responsible for any event should meet the Mayor at the entrance on arrival and should introduce him to the host or the assembled company.
- When the Mayor is formally announced, those present will be asked to stand.
- Unless the Mayor occupies the Chair, he should be seated on the immediate right of the person presiding.
- Except for an introduction, unless otherwise agreed, it is usual practice that the Mayor should be the first speaker.
- When greeting the Mayor, he should be welcomed with a hand-shake and addressed as ‘Mr Mayor’.
Communications regarding Mayoral events should be addressed to:
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Mayor’s Office
1st Floor Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside L36 9YU
Telephone: 0151 443 3478