In all other cities of the Netherlands the craft gilds remained in humble subjection to a council co-opted from a limited number of wealthy patrician families.
Only the first vacancy was filled up. Dean Merivale was co-opted, and on his resignation Professor, afterwards Archdeacon, Edwin Palmer.
They will be formally co-opted at the next meeting on 3 rd April.
Any member so co-opted shall not acquire the right to vote at Committee meetings.
Members are elected by electoral colleges and further suitable members are co-opted by each committee.