Since 1792 the Mayor serves a four year term starting on January 1st the year following his October election. This allows a clean hand over between office holders. Prior to this date the Mayoralty was arranged in a more ad hoc way. Before 1776 the Mayor was selected by the Aldermen of Unity. In 1776 Unity rebels appointed Jenkin as Mayor to replace the loyal incumbent.

<<< depending on how much Unity we get done this year, I may ask for this to be moved... -- SimonBooth >>> <<< Hmmm following Arnie's victory a thought occurs: could a recall election do your needs. Makes life a little easier in terms of rejigging stuff -- MikePitt >>> <<< If Punnington screws up enough to warrant one, yes; but I'll leave it to others whether that happens. -- SimonBooth >>>

The list of mayors where not listed is a mish-mash containing the names Punnington, Barclay, Jenkin, Arnold and Mallory. Often hyphenated. The majority of mayors since 1824 have been Republicans, but this trend has been coming to an end in recent years. Following 1920 the office of Mayor of Unity will be the Democrats to lose.

<<< Is Punnington in his first term? MikePitt >>> <<< I *think* from looking elsewhere it's 4-year terms; so yes. -- SimonBooth >>> <<< Yeah, but he could have (say) been Mayor 1912-16, but lost in 1916 and stood again in 1920. MikePitt >>> <<< Good point. I retract my previous "so yes". -- SimonBooth >>>