Local Government Act 2020

The role of the Mayor is to—

chair Council meetings; and

be the principal spokesperson for the Council; and

lead engagement with the municipal community on the development of the Council Plan; and

report to the municipal community, at least once each year, on the implementation of the Council Plan; and

promote behaviour among Councillors that is consistent with the Model Councillor Code of Conduct; and

assist Councillors to understand their role; and

take a leadership role in ensuring the regular review of the performance of the Chief Executive Officer; and

provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer when the Chief Executive Officer is setting the agenda for Council meetings; and

perform civic and ceremonial duties on behalf of the Council.

The Mayor is not eligible to be elected to the office of Deputy Mayor.

To avoid doubt, reasonable steps taken by a Mayor carried out in a reasonable manner to perform their role in accordance with subsection (1)(e) or (f) is not bullying.