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In the [[United Kingdom]], a '''Deputy Lieutenant''' is one of several deputies to the [[Lord Lieutenant]] of a [[lieutenancy area]]; an English [[ceremonial counties of England|ceremonial county]], Welsh [[preserved counties of Wales|preserved county]], Scottish [[lieutenancy areas of Scotland|lieutenancy area]], or [[Northern Irish]] [[county borough]] or [[counties of Ireland|county]]. |
In the [[United Kingdom]], a '''Deputy Lieutenant''' is one of several deputies to the [[Lord Lieutenant]] of a [[lieutenancy area]]; an English [[ceremonial counties of England|ceremonial county]], Welsh [[preserved counties of Wales|preserved county]], Scottish [[lieutenancy areas of Scotland|lieutenancy area]], or [[Northern Irish]] [[county borough]] or [[counties of Ireland|county]]. |
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In titles, the postnominal letters ''DL'' may be added; e.g. '''John Brown, CBE, DL'''. However, it is generally omitted if the subject has many honours and titles. The relevant Act of Parliament is the [[Lieutenancies Act 1997]]. Deputy lieutenants are chosen by the local Lord-Lieutenant, to assist |
In titles, the postnominal letters ''DL'' may be added; e.g. '''John Brown, CBE, DL'''. However, it is generally omitted if the subject has many honours and titles. The relevant Act of Parliament is the [[Lieutenancies Act 1997]]. Deputy lieutenants are chosen by the local Lord-Lieutenant, to assist them with any of their duties as may be required. They receive their commission only when the appropriate Minister communicates that [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Her Majesty The Queen]] does not disapprove of the appointment.<ref>[http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1997/ukpga_19970023_en_1#l1g2 Lieutenancies Act 1997] (c. 23), section 2(4). Retrieved 2010-02-01.</ref> In England and Wales, since November 2001, the appropriate Minister is the [[Lord Chancellor]].<ref>The Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2001 (SI 2001/3500).</ref> In Scotland, since July 1999 it has been the [[Scottish Ministers]].<ref>The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (SI 1999/1820).</ref> |
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The maximum number of Deputy Lieutenants allowed in a county may be several dozen, and is related to the population of that county. DLs tend to be people who either have served the local community, or have a history of service in other fields.<ref> Lieutenancies Act 1997, section 2(2)(a).</ref> They may represent the Lord-Lieutenant in his (or her) absence. This would include local ceremonies and official events, from opening exhibitions to inductions of vicars. |
The maximum number of Deputy Lieutenants allowed in a county may be several dozen, and is related to the population of that county. DLs tend to be people who either have served the local community, or have a history of service in other fields.<ref> Lieutenancies Act 1997, section 2(2)(a).</ref> They may represent the Lord-Lieutenant in his (or her) absence. This would include local ceremonies and official events, from opening exhibitions to inductions of vicars. |
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Revision as of 13:49, 29 June 2011
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county.
In titles, the postnominal letters DL may be added; e.g. John Brown, CBE, DL. However, it is generally omitted if the subject has many honours and titles. The relevant Act of Parliament is the Lieutenancies Act 1997. Deputy lieutenants are chosen by the local Lord-Lieutenant, to assist them with any of their duties as may be required. They receive their commission only when the appropriate Minister communicates that Her Majesty The Queen does not disapprove of the appointment.[1] In England and Wales, since November 2001, the appropriate Minister is the Lord Chancellor.[2] In Scotland, since July 1999 it has been the Scottish Ministers.[3]
The maximum number of Deputy Lieutenants allowed in a county may be several dozen, and is related to the population of that county. DLs tend to be people who either have served the local community, or have a history of service in other fields.[4] They may represent the Lord-Lieutenant in his (or her) absence. This would include local ceremonies and official events, from opening exhibitions to inductions of vicars.
DLs must live within the county, or within seven miles (11 km) of the boundary.[5] Their appointment does not terminate with the changing of the Lord-Lieutenant.[6] They usually retire at age 75.
One of the serving Deputy Lieutenants is appointed as Vice Lord Lieutenant,[7] and under most circumstances will stand in for the Lord Lieutenant when he or she cannot be present. The appointment as Vice Lord-Lieutenant does, however, end when the Lord-Lieutenant who made the appointment leaves his/her post.[8]
See also
- Deputy Lieutenants of Aberdeen
- List of Deputy Lieutenants of Durham
- List of Deputy Lieutenants of Wiltshire
References
- ^ Lieutenancies Act 1997 (c. 23), section 2(4). Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ The Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2001 (SI 2001/3500).
- ^ The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (SI 1999/1820).
- ^ Lieutenancies Act 1997, section 2(2)(a).
- ^ Lieutenancies Act 1997, section 2(2)(b)
- ^ Lieutenancies Act 1997, section 2(5).
- ^ Lieutenancies Act 1997, section 3.
- ^ Lieutenancies Act 1997, section 3(2).
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