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Signing of the Civic Honours Book
An honour granted to living or deceased citizens of Cape Town who have made significant contributions to social, community, or civic life. The recipient’s name and achievements are inscribed in a book maintained by the Office of the Mayor.
The document's recorded date is 3 December 2020. Confirm on the official source.
The honour of inviting a person to sign or of inscribing his/her name against a citation of his/her achievements in a book to be called the “Civic Honours Book” may be conferred upon a living person or in memory of a deceased person who is or was a citizen of Cape Town and who deserves recognition for his/her lengthy and purposeful public service to Cape Town in any field of social, community or civic interest.
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
C19/12/08
Closing Date
3 December 2020
Freedom of the City
A prestigious civic honour awarded to individuals or military units who have rendered eminent service to the City of Cape Town. It includes a formal address, recognition in the Book of Honorary Freedom, and symbolic admission to the city's freedom.
The document's recorded date is 3 December 2020. Confirm on the official source.
The Council may by a supporting vote of the majority of members present at any meeting of the Council, resolve to admit to the Honorary Freedom of the City:
Honorary Title of Alderman/Alderwoman
An honorary title conferred upon individuals who meet specific criteria set out in the policy. This title is bestowed by Council and is linked to recognition of exceptional service to the City.
The document's recorded date is 3 December 2020. Confirm on the official source.
“Alderman/Alderwoman” means a person who is a member of the Council and who has had such title conferred upon him or her in terms of the specific criteria set out in this policy;
