Executive post

The Mayor

Description

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

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