Youngster set to become Mayor's consort (From Northwich Guardian)

Youngster set to become Mayor's consort

5:20pm Monday 15th June 2009 in News

THE wait is almost over for one lucky young person who will become the consort for the Mayor of Northwich, Clr Helen Burder.

This Saturday, the candidates will be put through their paces at a selection day to chose who will be escorting the Mayor to civic events.

The Mayor has teamed up with Connexions Cheshire and Warrington to find a young Mayoress or consort and the winner will be expected to take part in official duties and fundraising at various events across the town.

Clr Burder said: “I‘m really looking forward to working with a young person who can then bring a younger person’s perspective to the council.”

Anyone aged between 13 and 18 can put themselves forward for the position and the selection criteria include living or going to school in Northwich, being available for the selection day this Saturday, be available to attend the official ceremony on June 21 and be able to commit one to three days a month including evenings and weekends to perform civic duties.

The selection event takes place at the Venue@Connexions, Rudheath from 11am until 4pm.

All candidates have to do is turn up and be available to stay for the entire day for the final verdict.