Honorary Aldermen of East Devon
Under section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council is able to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on “persons who have, in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent services to the Council as past members”. The title is derived from the Anglo-Saxon position of 'ealdorman', literally meaning "elder man," and was used by the chief nobles presiding over shires.
The position of Honorary Alderman is open to any person who, in the eyes of the Council, has given eminent service to the District in a public position. The position does not entitle the holders to any special privileges, but does enable them to attend Civic functions or represent the Chairman of the Council or Vice Chairman if and when they may be unavailable.
The following former Councillors currently hold the title of Honorary Alderman of the District of East Devon:
Alderman Lt. Col. A J M Drake
Alderman A T Ffoulkes
Alderman J H Glanvill
Alderman B C J Hughes
Alderman R Mudge
Alderman D Scott
Alderman Mrs J M Sharratt
Alderman Dr H W Waterworth
Alderman Mrs V B D Webber
Alderman A J Wilkinson
Alderman B Willoughby
