THE GOVERNANCE OF A LIVERY COMPANY
Livery Companies are governed by a Master, Wardens, and Court of Assistants.
Bearing in mind that each Livery Company governs in its own unique way, within each Livery Company there is The Master (alternatively styled Prime Warden or Upper Bailiff in a few companies) at its head. These companies have a Prime Warden, rather than a master: Fishmongers, Goldsmiths, Dyers, Saddlers, Blacksmiths, Basketmakers and Shipwrights. The Weavers have an Upper Bailiff, and uniquely, the Master Bowyer serves two years.
There are a number of Wardens (holding various titles such as the Upper, Middle, Lower, or Renter Warden), and a Court of Assistants. Together (with possibly others) they have some similarities with a Board of Directors and are responsible for establishing the roles, responsibilities and authorities for running the Company, including electing its Master and Wardens. An Assistant is chosen to join the Court of Assistants from among Liverymen who are active, enthusiastic or have a special contribution to make.
The Court of Assistants is limited in size by the Company’s Ordinances, and Liverymen who are Assistants serve for a fixed term. Your Master or Clerk will be able to fill in specific details for your Livery Company in which you are Consort.
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Bearing in mind that each Livery Company governs in its own unique way, within each Livery Company there is The Master (alternatively styled Prime Warden or Upper Bailiff in a few companies) at its head. These companies have a Prime Warden, rather than a master: Fishmongers, Goldsmiths, Dyers, Saddlers, Blacksmiths, Basketmakers and Shipwrights. The Weavers have an Upper Bailiff, and uniquely, the Master Bowyer serves two years.
There are a number of Wardens (holding various titles such as the Upper, Middle, Lower, or Renter Warden), and a Court of Assistants. Together (with possibly others) they have some similarities with a Board of Directors and are responsible for establishing the roles, responsibilities and authorities for running the Company, including electing its Master and Wardens. An Assistant is chosen to join the Court of Assistants from among Liverymen who are active, enthusiastic or have a special contribution to make.
The Court of Assistants is limited in size by the Company’s Ordinances, and Liverymen who are Assistants serve for a fixed term. Your Master or Clerk will be able to fill in specific details for your Livery Company in which you are Consort.
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