Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- Councillors / The "24"(Unreformed); ????-1835
Other form(s) of name
- Privy councillors, privy council, councillors, The twenty-four, The 24
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
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History
The councillors or "24" were drawn from the common council or "48 / 72" and had often previously served as a civic official such as sheriff. Along with the aldermen they formed the upper tier of the Corporation. They were elected geographically by wards, only freemen could vote.
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The councillors and aldermen formed the decision-making core of the corporation. Attendence was often poor. There was no fee and nominated councillors often paid a fine to avoid serving.
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General context
The councillors or "24" were drawn from the common council or "48 / 72" and had often previously served as a civic official such as sheriff. Along with the aldermen they formed the upper tier of the Corporation. They were elected geographically by wards, only freemen could vote.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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VCH York,