The Civic Mayor’s office team
The Civic Mayor’s office team are located in the Town Hall. There is one full time Executive Officer and a part-time Executive Support Officer who support The Civic Mayor and Deputy Civic Mayor. They are the first point of contact for all queries.
Head of Strategy and Policy and the Civic Mayor’s Office provide support and guidance, particularly regarding civic events.
The Parlour and Civic Mayor’s Reception
The Parlour is The Civic Mayor’s personal office where they host guests and meetings with officers.
The Civic Mayor’s Reception is reserved for small civic mayoral events or high-profile meetings. The reception is not usually used for events if The Civic Mayor is not present or represented by the Deputy or Past Civic Mayor.
The room is also used for other council purposes. It must be booked in advance with the Executive Officer.
Civic Mayoral insignia
Civic Robes
Usually, but not always, worn to council meetings, Remembrance Sunday, and major civic occasions. The Civic Mayor will sometimes wear robes to schools and young people’s events.
The Chains of Office
These are of great value and are irreplaceable. The Executive Officer will advise The Civic Mayor which chain to wear at which occasion.
Etiquette
The Civic Mayor is the First Citizen of Croydon and takes precedence over all others including Town Mayors. This excludes royalty and Her Majesty's Deputy Lieutenant, who take precedence over The Civic Mayor.
The Civic Mayor represents Croydon at all civic ceremonial events. He will wear his Chain and Badge of Office, but for a large majority of the functions he attends he wears his Badge of Office on a ribbon. It is the Badge that is the symbol of his authority.
During any speeches, the presence of the Civic Mayor of Croydon should be acknowledged first. For example, the Civic Mayor of Croydon, Elected Mayor, others (assuming a Royal visitor or the Lord Lieutenant of Kent is not present). Precedence should also be noted when asking The Civic Mayor and other guests to perform duties, for example the laying of wreaths.