Sheffield

:This article is about the city in England. For other uses see Sheffield (disambiguation).

Economy and government

Sheffield is governed by an elected City Council. Its Constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people.

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Some of these processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for the Council to choose. The Constitution is divided into 16 articles which set out the basic rules governing the Council's business. More detailed procedures and Codes of Practice are provided in separate rules and protocols.

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The city also has a Lord Mayor. In the past, the Office of Mayor had very considerable authority, and carried with it executive powers over the finances and affairs of the Corporation. The Mayor carried out many of the duties later attached to the office of Town Clerk, and as well as presiding over the meetings of the Corporation, the Mayor also presided over the Bench of Magistrates as Chief Magistrate of the Borough Court.

Related Topics:
Lord Mayor - Town Clerk - Bench of Magistrates - Chief Magistrate - Borough Court

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The Lord Mayor's position has most recently been laid down by the Local Government Act 1972. This requires that; they shall be elected annually by the Council from among the Councillors, their term of office is for one year commencing at the Annual Meeting of Council, on the third Wednesday in May, during their term of office they shall continue to be a member of the Council, the Lord Mayor shall have precedence in all places in the district but not so as to prejudicially affect Her Majesty's Royal prerogative, and the Council may pay to the Lord Mayor for the purpose of enabling him to meet the expenses of his office such allowance as they think reasonable.

Related Topics:
Local Government Act 1972 - Councillor

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In 2002/3, the Gross Revenue Expenditure of £1,005 million was financed as follows{{mn|SCC1|5}}:

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:Council Tax 13% (£139m)

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:Specific Government Grants 25% (£263m)

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:Council House Rents 11% (£121m)

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:Fees, Charges and Other Income 10% (£106m)

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:Other Financing 2% (£21m)

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:Central Government Grants 39% (£405m)

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The 2004 Barclays Bank Financial Planning study{{mn|BBC|6}} revealed that, in 2003, the Sheffield district of Hallam was the highest ranking area outside London for overall wealth, the proportion of people earning over £60,000 a year standing at almost 12%.

Related Topics:
Barclays Bank - Hallam

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Sheffield is the largest centre of the civil service outside of London with practically all the major departments represented.

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