PORTFOLIO
OVERVIEW
The Mayor has
overall responsibility for delivering the Mayor’s Priorities and associated
initiatives. The Mayor will also be the lead Member on the Council’s
Transformation journey.
The Mayor has
overall responsibility for executive functions together with those general
responsibilities detailed above. Service responsibilities have been delegated
to the Executive Members.
The Mayor is
the first citizen of the town and will promote the town as a whole and act as a
focal point for the community. He will also take precedence with
regard to any civic duties, but these may be delegated to the
Chair/Vice-Chair of the Council.
As the town’s
First Citizen, the Mayor promotes Middlesbrough in the sub-region, region and
nationally.
Duties and
responsibilities of the Mayor include: -
·
Providing
strong and visible leadership in relation to the Council, citizens, stakeholders and partners of the Council.
·
Leading
on partnerships and strategic matters of significance to Middlesbrough on a
local, sub-regional, regional and national basis.
·
Promoting,
wherever possible, public engagement in the work of the Council.
·
Leading
in promoting the core values and objectives of the Council.
·
Leading
on the development of the budget.
·
Leading
on promoting of relevant proposals in relation to the Policy Framework.
·
Leading
on the delivery of continuous improvement in Council services.
·
Promoting
the highest standards of conduct and ethics within the Council.
·
Making
appointments to the Executive, determining portfolios
and chairing the Executive.
·
Delivering
Best Value for the Council.
·
Determining
the Executive Scheme of Delegation.
·
Responsibility
for the Armed Forces Covenant.
·
The
Mayor (or whoever he decides to nominate) to exercise the Council’s rights as a
shareholder in BCCP Limited on behalf of the Teesside Pension Fund
As part of the
Legal and Governance element of their portfolio the Mayor will take the lead on
ensuring the Council operates efficiently, openly and
fairly.
Relevant
Service Areas
·
Human
Resources
·
Legal
Services
·
Marketing
and Communications
·
Policy,
Governance, and Information
·
Strategy
Business and Customer
·
ICT
·
Democratic
Services