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'Alderman' is a word that has fallen into disfavour because it is considered to be sexist. It was often replaced by 'alderperson' but that term was considered cumbersome. 'Councillor' is being used more often today. An alderman/alderperson/councillor is a politician. More specifically, the term describes a municipal politician. This politician is a member of a council that usually includes a mayor and often other positions as well. The person is elected and serves for a certain period of time. The council is the governing body of a municipality, responsible for by-laws, etc. It provides municipal services such as police and fire, roads and sidewalks, water and sewers, etc. The members of council make the decisions about such services, and also make the decisions about how they will be financed, usually by property taxes.
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What is the job description of a town alderman at large?
An Alderman isessentially a city council member. They serve on a board of alderman and make decisions regarding the use of city funds and they create city ordinances. The functions of the board of alderman can vary from city to city depending on the structure of your city's government. The mayor of the city is the 'chairman' of the board. He/she runs and directs the meeting. The Alderman vote on issues and the mayor is usually not allowed a vote unless a tie occurs. There are usually two types of Alderman seats: 1. 'At large' - meaning the Alderman represtents citizens throughout the whole city. 2. A 'ward' or 'district' alderman - meaning the alderman represents a political sudivision or district of the city. For instance, a city might be divided into three sections. Each section could have it's own elected alderman to represent those citizens. An Alderman isessentially a city council member. They serve on a board of alderman and make decisions regarding the use of city funds and they create city ordinances. The functions of the board of alderman can vary from city to city depending on the structure of your city's government. The mayor of the city is the 'chairman' of the board. He/she runs and directs the meeting. The Alderman vote on issues and the mayor is usually not allowed a vote unless a tie occurs. There are usually two types of Alderman seats: 1. 'At large' - meaning the Alderman represtents citizens throughout the whole city. 2. A 'ward' or 'district' alderman - meaning the alderman represents a political sudivision or district of the city. For instance, a city might be divided into three sections. Each section could have it's own elected alderman to represent those citizens. An Alderman isessentially a city council member. They serve on a board of alderman and make decisions regarding the use of city funds and they create city ordinances. The functions of the board of alderman can vary from city to city depending on the structure of your city's government. The mayor of the city is the 'chairman' of the board. He/she runs and directs the meeting. The Alderman vote on issues and the mayor is usually not allowed a vote unless a tie occurs. There are usually two types of Alderman seats: 1. 'At large' - meaning the Alderman represtents citizens throughout the whole city. 2. A 'ward' or 'district' alderman - meaning the alderman represents a political sudivision or district of the city. For instance, a city might be divided into three sections. Each section could have it's own elected alderman to represent those citizens.
Which of these people represents a city ward?
alderman
What position represents a city ward?
An alderman
When was Merry Alderman born?
Merry Alderman was born in 1979, in New York City, New York, USA.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Alderman - 2012?
The cast of The Alderman - 2012 includes: Edward Buchalo as City Worker James Chudnow as Abu Dhabi (Arabic briber of the Alderman)
Who is Toronto's alderman?
The term alderman refers to members of the city council. So there is more than one. The Mayor is Rob Ford.
What is an alderman?
An alderman is a member of a variety of municipal legislative bodies in a city or town, or a slang term for a half-crown coin with a value of 30 pence.
Who is the aldermen of the 49th ward in Chicago?
As of August 19, 2012, the current Aldermen or Alderwomen of Chicago are as follows:Ward 1Served by Alderman Joe MorenoWard 2Served by Alderman Robert FiorettiWard 3Served by Alderman Pat DowellWard 4Served by Alderman William BurnsWard 5Served by Alderman Leslie HairstonWard 6Served by Alderman Roderick SawyerWard 7Served by Alderman Sandi JacksonWard 8Served by Alderman Michelle HarrisWard 9Served by Alderman Anthony BealeWard 10Served by Alderman John PopeWard 11Served by Alderman James BalcerWard 12Served by Alderman George A. CardenasWard 13Served by Alderman Marty QuinnWard 14Served by Alderman Ed BurkeWard 15Served by Alderman Toni FoulkesWard 16Served by Alderman JoAnn ThompsonWard 17Served by Alderman Latasha ThomasWard 18Served by Alderman Lona LaneWard 19Served by Alderman Matthew O'SheaWard 20Served by Alderman Willie CochranWard 21Served by Alderman Howard Brookins Jr.Ward 22Served by Alderman Ricardo MunozWard 23Served by Alderman Michael ZalewskiWard 24Served by Alderman Michael ChandlerWard 25Served by Alderman Daniel SolisWard 26Served by Alderman Roberto MaldonadoWard 27Served by Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr.Ward 28Served by Alderman Jason ErvinWard 29Served by Alderman Deborah GrahamWard 30Served by Alderman Ariel E. ReboyrasWard 31Served by Alderman Ray SuarezWard 32Served by Alderman Scott WaguespackWard 33Served by Alderman Richard F. MellWard 34Served by Alderman Carrie AustinWard 35Served by Alderman Rey ColonWard 36Served by Alderman Nicholas SposatoWard 37Served by Alderman Emma MittsWard 38Served by Alderman Timothy M. CullertonWard 39Served by Alderman Margaret LaurinoWard 40Served by Alderman Patrick J. O'ConnorWard 41Served by Alderman Mary O'ConnorWard 42Served by Alderman Brendan ReillyWard 43Served by Alderman Michele SmithWard 44Served by Alderman Thomas M. TunneyWard 45Served by Alderman John ArenaWard 46Served by Alderman James CapplemanWard 47Served by Alderman Ameya PawarWard 48Served by Alderman Harry OstermanWard 49Served by Alderman Joseph A. MooreWard 50Served by Alderman Debra Silverstein
What is the birth name of Merry Alderman?
Merry Alderman's birth name is Meredith Fletcher Alderman.
What is the birth name of Myrl Alderman?
Myrl Alderman's birth name is Harry Myrl Alderman.
What do you call a woman Alderman?
At present a female alderman would be called Jane Doe, Alderman or Alderman Jane Doe. However, there is a meeting to try and change the gender to 'Alderwoman.'
When did James Alderman die?
James Alderman died in 1929.
