The Township of Brock’s Mayor wears the Chain of Office. Although decorative, the practice of wearing a Chain of Office has become steeped in historic tradition and is one which is followed not only by elected officials but by the executives of civic organizations as well. The Chain of Office or Livery seem to be first recorded in the 14th century, Originating with the Dukes of Normandy and later adopted by English Kings. Following British practice, most Canadian, Australian and New Zealand mayors also wear Chains of Office. The custom has also spread outside the Commonwealth and new ones are still designed for new municipalities.
The Chain of Office is composed of symbolic elements joined with pieces of chain from which hangs a medallion. The Chain of Office is sewn onto a velvet collar which is not only decorative but makes it more comfortable to wear. The Chain of Office also has plates engraved with the name of each Mayor starting in 1974, when Brock was amalgamated.
Upon inauguration of a new Mayor, the Chain of Office is symbolically placed around the Mayor's neck and traditionally worn throughout the inauguration ceremony at the First Meeting of Brock Town Council.
Brock's Chain of Office is comprised of the following elements:
- Municipality of Brock
- Village of Cannington
- Village of Beaverton
- Township of Thorah
- Arms of Canada Escutcheon
- Ontario Coat of Arms
- Maple Leaf
- Trillium
Mayor's that have been engraved on the Chain of Office are:
Allan G. McPhail 1974-76, 78-80, 1980-82, 82-85, 85-88,
Keith Rynard 1977-1978
Donald Hadden 1988-91, 91-94
Keith Shier 1994-97, 97-2000 & 2003-2006
W. Terry Clayton 2000-2003 & 2011-2014
Larry O’Connor 2006-2010, 2010 - 2011
John Grant 2014-2018 & 2021-2022
Debbie Bath-Hadden 2018-2021
