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In 2020, David Graves declined to stand for re-election after six years as
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It is probable that no definite account of the origin of the office of
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Although there is no compulsion by law to do so, Aldermen usually submit themselves for re-election every six years and by custom retire at the age of 70.
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He again deferred standing for re-election in 2021 for the same reason, triggering calls for the reform of the law relating to this election.
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