Protocol for Inviting the Lord Mayor

An organisation or party inviting the Lord Mayor to attend a function (hereinafter called "the Host") should be informed that it shall be necessary to make the following arrangements:

1. The host must ensure that a convenient parking space is available and designated for use by the Lord Mayor.
2. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress must be received by the host or his representative as they enter the building where the function is taking place and be escorted to their places.  They must be introduced to the Chairman and such others as is considered necessary.
3. The seating arrangements must be such that the Lord Mayor will sit at the right hand side of the host.
4. At the conclusion of the function the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress will be escorted to their car by the Chairman at the function.
5. The Lord Mayor will take precedence over all others except the President of Ireland at every function and any address of speeches at the function will indicate this precedence.
6. The above protocol will apply to a member of Council representing the Lord Mayor.