The Mayor of Fareham for the 2008/2009 Municipal Year is

Councillor Ernest Crouch

The Mayor of Fareham is elected annually by his or her fellow councillors and takes office for one year at the May annual meeting of the Council. He or she chairs the full meetings of the Council and normally takes a non-political role to ensure fair play. The Mayor also represents the Council as the Civic Head of the Borough at official functions. He or she undertakes many other duties as the Council's representative during the year, such as visits, award-giving and receptions at the request of local voluntary and community groups. Each Mayor adopts a Charity which he or she supports by organising various events to raise funds throughout the Mayoral Year.

The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Mrs Ruth Godrich.

Either can be contacted via the Mayor's Secretary:

Tel: +44  (0)1329 824303

Fax: +44 (0)1329 821503