Blandford Forum Town Council
The Town Council is made up of 16 Councillors who are voluntary, although they can choose to receive the allowance that is now available to them to cover Council-related costs such as stationery, telephone bills, travel, etc. Councillors represent different wards of the Town. The town is divided into 5 wards; Blandford Damory Down, Blandford Old Town, Blandford Langton St Leonards, Blandford Hilltop and Blandford Station. Three Councillors will be elected to represent each ward with the exception of Blandford Old Town which will be represented by four Councillors. The Mayor and Chairman roles will be filled by one Councillor or, in exceptional circumstances and on the ruling of Council, the role may be split and filled by two Councillors. The same applies to the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Chairman of Council. The Chairman is responsible for ensuring that effective and lawful decisions are taken at meetings of the council and that Councillors are fully informed in order to make those decisions. The Chairman is often the public face of the Council and attends many functions arranged by local organisations throughout their year of office. It is a demanding role, but one that is very worthwhile as there is so much contact with the public. In the absence of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor will preside at meetings and attend functions. However they do not wear the robes or chains of office as they are only deputising for the Mayor. The Town Council’s Officers are made up of a team of 15 staff.
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