![]() ![]() The Government monitors the ethnicity of those appointed DL, as they do for the honours system and other public appointments.ĭeputy Lieutenants are expected to have a strong commitment to our constitutional monarchy, democratic values, the rule of law and human rights and be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to social inclusion. The overall aim is that DLs are widely representative of social range, gender, community background, ethnic mix and service to the community. The Lord-Lieutenant is particularly keen to promote equality, diversity and inclusion and to appoint DLs who reflect the make-up of the population of the City and the County. Potential DL’s are normally identified through the wide range of networks and organisations operating throughout the City and County areas as well as people who become known to the Lord-Lieutenant through his work. When looking at appointing Deputy Lieutenants, the Lord-Lieutenant will have specific qualities and attributes in mind, especially the ability of a person appointed as a DL to undertake public duties on his behalf. They are appointed until the age of 75 years. Like the Lord-Lieutenant, they are unpaid and undertake their duties on a voluntary basis. ![]() They are selected from distinguished residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (or living within 7 miles of the boundary) who have made a contribution in the past through public life, charitable activity, voluntary service or the uniformed services to the well-being of the local or wider community. There are currently 53 active Deputy Lieutenants drawn from across the City and County area. Nottinghamshire has a population of over 1.1 million people so that (according to national guidance) the Lord-Lieutenant is entitled to appoint up to 59 Deputy Lieutenants. To help carry out his wide range of duties, the Lord-Lieutenant is entitled to appoint a number of Deputy Lieutenants. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant is appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant by recommendation to the Prime Minister and approval of the King. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant is Dame Elizabeth Fradd ![]()
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