Talk:Alderman

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[edit] Alderman rarely used in Canada?

This is patently untrue -- the term "alderman" continues to be used in much of western Canada. Rhombus 21:37, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Noninformative

But just what do aldermen do? (examples needed). Is this a paid, full time position, of the type sought for among young professional politicians, or an after work responsibility taken on a civic minded citizen?

--Philopedia 10:00, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

• In the London Boroughs up until the abolition of the role in 1974, aldermen had exactly the same rights and responsibilities as councillors. The only difference was that councillors were elected by the public while aldermen were co-opted by the council. I would guess that the case was similar elsewhere. In the UK, although local government is often the foundation of political a career (eg Richard Crossman, Margaret Hodge, David Blunkett) it is not generally seen as being a full-time occupation, although there are those for whom it is just that. BTLizard 11:38, 5 April 2007 (UTC)