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Role of Head of Council

Under Section 225 of The Municipal Act, it is the role of the head of Council;

  1. to act as chief executive officer of the municipality;
  2. preside over council meetings so that its business can be carried out efficiently and effectively;
  3. to provide leadership to the Council;
    1. without limiting clause (c), to provide information and recommendations to the council with respect to the role of council described in clauses 224 (d) and (d.1);
  4. to represent the municipality at official functions; and
  5. to carry out the duties of the head of council under this and any other Act.