議長は、チンクエ ポーツ連合の議長および主要代表の役割を引き受けます。. この尊敬される役職は、主要な港と 2 つの古い町のそれぞれの町長によって自動的に務められます。. この後継者は、「9 年革命」として知られる独特のプロセスをたどります。,’ whereby the role transfers from one town to another on the 21st of May each year. For the current municipal year, 2023-2024, this honour has been bestowed upon Dover Town. The esteemed role of Speaker is now fulfilled by The Right Worshipful The Town Mayor of Dover and Speaker of the Cinque Ports, Cllr Susan Jones. The focal point of the year will be the upcoming Speakers Day, scheduled for Saturday, October 7th, 2023. During this event, all the Cinque Ports Mayors and various dignitaries will convene in Dover for a Civic Procession, followed by a ‘Thankyou & Recognition to the Sea Oration’ and RNLI Tug Boat Display.
Link to Procession Route and Itinerary: GOOGLE MAPS
