Corporation.

Alderman Mr. Ronald Smith, who has served for many years, has been asked to stand down because business trips have kept him away from Bermuda for lengthy periods.

As Alderman, Mr. Smith has been chairman of a number of committees in St.

George's including the vital post the Fire Brigade committee.

Mayor of St. George's, Mr. Harry Hayward said: "Mr. Smith has been away from the Island for a few months. He has missed quite a lot of business.

"We felt it best if he stood down and allow someone else to take over the job. He was in charge of a number of committees including the fire service.'' Nominations are now open and should be delivered to the Returning Officer, Mr.

Miles Outerbridge, on Friday, October 30.

Mr. Outerbridge will accept nominations at the Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deposits of $250 are necessary for every candidate.

Forms are available from the Secretary of the Corporation at any time during normal office hours.

Polling Day, in the event of a contest, will be Thursday, November 5.

Mr. Hayward said: "It will be interesting to see who puts their name forward.'' The Corporation is made up of the Mayor, three Aldermen and five town councillors.