Statutory guidance
Appointing mayoral commissioners and setting/reporting allowances
Statutory guidance on appointing mayoral commissioners and setting/reporting allowances in combined authorities and county combined authorities.
Applies to England
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Mayors of combined and county combined authorities can appoint mayoral commissioners (Deputy Mayors) under new powers. The guidance explains how the role works in practice, including the scope of responsibilities and recruitment and scrutiny processes. The guidance also sets out how these authorities should pay allowances to members undertaking special responsibilities.
Updates to this page
Published 16 April 2026