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      • City of London Corporation
      • A Tour of the City
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      • The Wards
      • The Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs
      • Election of The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs
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      • Order of Precedence
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      • Books
      • Helpful Summaries or Documents
      • Really Useful Websites
      • Web Links to Livery Companies
      • Photos of all Masters and Consorts
      • YOUTUBE Videos
      • Web Links to Livery Company Halls
      • Web Links to Livery Calendars and Events
    • Being a Consort - Some Basics >
      • The Role
      • What you can expect >
        • The Year in brief - Typical Invitations
        • Ironbridge
        • Your Year's Association of Consorts
        • Appeal Events
        • Possible Ceremonies at Formal Events
        • Public Speaking
        • Accommodation
      • What you can expect 2
      • Having a great time >
        • Attend, Attend, Attend
        • Prepare and have fun
        • Greeting everyone
        • Possibly host your own event
      • Where to get help or advice >
        • Immediate Past Consort
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        • Your Master as a Resource
        • The Clerk and the Beadle
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      • Mansion House Banquets
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THE CLERK

The Clerk of the Livery Company is the “backbone” of the Livery.
 
The Clerk is very important within the Livery Company. He/she provides support to the Master, Wardens, Court of Assistants, and the Company generally; deals with the day to day running of the Company; and also has specific roles, authorities and responsibilities which vary in detail in each Company.  In some Companies the Clerk might be described as equivalent to a Chief Executive in a business.

​The Clerks are a tremendous source of knowledge that many Consorts usefully draw on for guidance in their Consort role.  The Clerk will have the support of a Company Beadle (separate from the Ward Beadle) who acts as the omnipresent coordinator, producing the necessary gowns and regalia for the various events, on behalf of the Master; organising receiving lines, toasts, and helping to ensure the smooth running of every event. 

The clerks of the 110 livery companies divide themselves into three groups which give support: The Great 12; the Association of Clerks, representing companies who own their own hall (other than the Great 12); and the Fellowship of Clerks.   This web link to The Clerk’s Almanac gives useful information important to the Clerks and could be useful to you.  http://www.liverycompanies.info/fellowship-of-clerks/

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