Jonathan Joughin: Mayor of Douglas 'honoured' to continue
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The mayor was born in Edinburgh but has been an island resident for more than 55 years
The Isle of Man's only mayor has said he is "greatly honoured" to be reappointed to the "rewarding but exhausting" role.
Douglas Borough councillors have selected Jonathan Joughin to continue for a second year in office.
As mayor, he will chair council meetings, represent Douglas at events and support charity work.
The mayoralty budget for 2019-20 has been changed from £100,000 to £66,000 due to "a change in accounting practices".
Mr Joughin told Local Democracy Reporting Service reporter Ewan Gawne it was "demanding" work and his monthly allowance was "probably below minimum wage".
He said: "We've only got one mayor on this island and it is an important role and I think it is really good value for the people of Douglas."
Mayor of Douglas: Key responsibilities
Charity and fundraising work
Chair council meetings
Represent the borough at events
Entertain dignitaries
In his position, the Edinburgh-born mayor also helps to fundraise for chosen charities including Special Olympics Isle of Man by holding events throughout the year.
Mr Joughin worked in the postal service for 40 years on the island before serving as a councillor and briefly as an MHK for Douglas East.
A council spokesperson said the appointment will be confirmed at their annual meeting on 8 May.
Douglas is the only local authority on the island to have a mayor, and has seen 86 men and women serve in the role since it was established in 1896.
Special Olympics Isle of Man were supported by the mayor's charity fund this year