"There can be no doubt that the City Square and Municipal Chambers as now completed, has added a dignity to the City itself.
The Civic Mace was designed to follow in the tradition of civic maces which have evolved from the battle-mace or club-like weapon of mediaeval days. The "Sergeant at Arms" or "Armed Servant " carried such weapons. His modern counterpart is the "Council Officer" or "Mace Bearer."
It was customary for the Provost and each City Baillie to wear Chains of Office but subsequent to the Dundee Police & Improvement Act of 1871, the number of Burgh Magistrates was increased from four to six.
Who is the Lord Provost?
Bill Campbell is Dundee's Lord Provost. He represents the West End ward as a Scottish National Party (SNP) Councillor.
What does the Lord Provost do?
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