The Lord Mayor of London is the Mayor of the City of London. The Lord Mayor is the head of the Corporation of London. The Lord Mayor of London is not to be confused with the Mayor of London, an elected politician for the Greater London Authority.
The Lord Mayor is chosen by liverymen, or members of the City's Livery Companies on Michaelmas. During his one-year term, he fulfills several roles:
- Chief Magistrate of the City
- Admiral of the Port of London
- Chancellor of the City University
- Trustee of Saint Paul's Cathedral
Lord Mayors of London
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