Mayor's Officer?

[rumley]

Hi all,
An ancestor of mine, Edward Mortimore appears twice in a poll book for Bristol in 1754 (St James Parish). I am confident that they are the same person and he is first listed as a clothier and separately listed as a mayor's officer, the latter a position I am have not come across before and know little else. I'd grateful for any suggestions.
Tom

[stanmapstone]

The Mayor’s Officer and Sergeant of the Mace, (Known also as the Sergeant at Arms) carries the mace on his right shoulder. He walks in front of the Mayor. No-one (except a member of the Royal family) must come between the mace and the Mayor. This goes back to the old days of protection.
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Stan

[rumley]

That was quick, thank you very much.

[ScouseBoy]

Some towns, cities, and Counties will still follow that protocol to this day.

[ThrelfallYorky]

I think that in some areas they're termed "Mayor's Attendant", performing similar duties.