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Role of the leader

 
The Leader is the councillor who heads the largest political group represented on the Council. The current leader is Cllr Chris Roberts.

Although the position has no formal legal status, the Leader is the most senior member of the Council. He leads the decision-making process and directs strategic policy and budget setting.

The two committees chaired by the Leader of the Council are the Cabinet and the Cabinet Committee. He is also an ex-officio member of all other council committees and panels.

The Cabinet consists of senior Councillors who, like ministers in central government, determine the Council’s strategic management and policy development.

The Leader is also a central figure in the Council’s relationships with Government and its various public and private sector partners.

He is supported in his role by two Deputy Leaders, who act as vice-chair of the Cabinet and the Cabinet Committee. They can stand in for the Leaders in most of his duties.

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