common-councillors

Updated: July 26, 2026

Independently of their judicial duties, the Court of Aldermen constitute the executive department of the Corporation; with them rests the cognizance of the return of every civic officer elected at a wardmote court, and also of the election of common-councillors. They swear in brokers and other officers, and investigate the validity of claims to civic freedom.

William Ferneley Allen - The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges