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Monmouth Town Council is the town council of the traditional county town of Monmouth, south-east Wales. The Council comprises 16 members, who are elected every four years.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Town Council – Town Councillors and Council Meetings )〕 The Mayor is the titular head of the Council. Currently the position of Mayor is held by Gerry Bright, and the Deputy Mayor is Jeana Hall; both were elected at the annual general meeting of the Council on 14 May 2012. The Council has its offices in the Shire Hall, a Grade I listed building owned by Monmouthshire County Council. Monmouth is located within the principal area of Monmouthshire ((ウェールズ語:Cyngor Sir Fynwy)), one of the 22 unitary authorities of Wales. ==Responsibilities== The Town Council is responsible for a limited range of local government functions, including street cleaning, children's play areas, the town's Christmas lights and floral displays, civic events, and grants to local organisations, and is consulted by the County Council on other matters including planning applications.〔( Monmouth Town Council ). Accessed 26 March 2012〕 It operates a community projects grants scheme.〔( Monmouth Town Council: Community projects grants scheme ). Accessed 26 March 2012〕 ==History== During the reign of William the Conqueror, a castle was built in Monmouth to control the area and its resources.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Lower Wye Valley–Defensive Landscapes )〕 In addition to the castle and Benedictine priory, the town also had burgesses in medieval times. Burgesses had an exclusive control over trade in the market. This monopoly created the need for a local government organisation, which evolved into Monmouth's town council.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Mayoralty of Monmouth )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Monmouth Town Council」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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