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What is a 'lord mayor'?
A lord mayor is a ceremonial head of a city council, often with a long history, representing the city at civic events and promoting its interests. While they hold significant prestige, their day-to-day political power is usually limited, with executive decisions made by other councillors or a directly elected mayor. Richard Kemp, a former lord mayor, was involved in this controversy.
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