# Local Government Act 1972, Paragraph 2


(1) The . . . mayor of a London borough shall be elected annually by the council from among the councillors.
(2) The . . . mayor shall, unless he resigns or becomes disqualified, continue in office until his successor becomes entitled to act as . . . mayor.
(3) During his term of office the . . . mayor shall continue to be a member of the council notwithstanding the provisions of this Schedule relating to the retirement of councillors.
(4) . . . a London borough council may pay the mayor, such allowance as the council think reasonable for the purpose of enabling the . . . mayor to meet the expenses of his office.
(5) The mayor of a London Borough shall have precedence in the borough, but not so as prejudicially to affect Her Majesty’s royal prerogative.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1972/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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