Whereas previously the election of mayor, chamberlains, clerk and bailiff
was held each Michaelmas [September 29],
henceforth elections shall be held on the Friday following the Decollation
of St. John [August 29], or on that feast-day if
it falls on a Friday. The officers elected shall take up office on
Michaelmas. On which days every burgess is expected to attend without
being summoned.