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Addressing the Mayor, Councillors & Dignitaries How to Address the Mayor, Councillor & Dignitaries

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Proper protocols for addressing the mayor, councillors and dignitaries are as follows.

Addressing the Mayor

When introducing: His Worship Mayor Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton

In correspondence:

His Worship Andrew KnackMayor, City of Edmonton2nd Floor, City Hall1 Sir Winston Churchill SquareEdmonton, AB T5J 2R7

Salutation: Sir

In conversation or at official occasions: "Your Worship" (formal) or "Mayor Last Name" (less formal).

Addressing the Councillors

When introducing: Councillor First Name Last Name

In correspondence: Councillor First Name Last Name

In conversation or at official occasions: Councillor Last Name

Styles of Address for Alberta Provincial Dignitaries

Mailing Address Salutation In conversation

Lieutenant Governor of a Alberta* His/Her/Their Honour the Honourable (full name)

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Address * The Lieutenant Governor of a province has the title "Honourable" for life; the courtesy title "His/Her/Their Honour" is used only while in office.

 Your Honour or My dear Lieutenant Governor: "Your Honour" first, then "Sir" or "Madam" or "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Spouse of a Lieutenant Governor* Her/His/Their Honour

(full name) Address * The courtesy title "His/Her/Their Honour" is used only while the Lieutenant Governor is in office.

 Your Honour: or Dear Mrs./Mr./Mx. (name): "Your Honour" first, then "Madam/Mrs./Mr./Mx.(name)"

Former Lieutenant Governor The Honourable

(full name) Address

 Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss/Mx. (name): "Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Premier of Alberta The Honourable

(full name),

M.L.A. Premier of Alberta Address * The title "Honourable" is used only while in office, unless he/she/they is/are a member of the Privy Council. "Mr. /Madam Premier/Mx." should not be used.

 Dear Premier: "Premier" first, then "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Provincial cabinet ministers The Honourable

(full name), M.L.A. Minister of ______________ Address Note: A cabinet minister does not retain the title "Honourable" after tenure of office unless he/she/they is/are a member of the Privy Council. M.L.A.: all provinces/territories except for: - Ontario (M.P.P.) - Quebec (M.N.A.) - Newfoundland (M.H.A.) The term "Mr. /Madam/Mx. Minister" should not be used.

 Dear Minister: Dear Colleague: (between colleagues) "Minister" first, then "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Judges of Superior Courts Appeal Court, Superior Court, Court of the King's Bench The Honourable

(full name) Judge of ______________ Address

 Dear Mr./Madam/Mx. Justice (name): "Mr./Madam/Mx. Justice (name)"

Chief judges / judges of provincial courts The Honourable

(full name) Provincial Court of Alberta Address * The title "Honourable" is now recognized for provincially appointed judges. The courtesy title "His/Her/Their Honour" is no longer appropriate given an official title has been granted.

 Dear Chief Judge/Judge (name): "Judge (name)"
Members of a provincial legislative assembly Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. First Name Last Name M.L.A. Address Note: Members of the King's Privy Council retain the title "Honourable" for life and use the initials "P.C." after their name. M.L.A.: all provinces/territories except for: - Ontario (M.P.P.) - Quebec (M.N.A.) - Newfoundland (M.H.A.) Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss/Mx. (name), "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Closing Salutations for all Dignitaries: Sincerely

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