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In addition the city council owns a number of important buildings, including the Town Clock, the City
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Bangor's council was created in 1883 by royal charter. In 1974 it became City of Bangor
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and deputy mayor annually. The Mayor making for 2020 was delayed by a year due to COVID-19 and both the Deputy Mayor and Mayor were to remain in their posts for another year until 2021.
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