City of Perth Act 2016

The role of the Lord Mayor is as follows —

to act as an ambassador for the City of Perth in hosting international delegations and attending local, regional, State, national and international civic functions and events;

to carry out civic and ceremonial duties associated with the office of Lord Mayor;

to develop and maintain inter‑governmental relationships at regional, State, national and international levels, and as part of that to develop and implement strategies and policies that seek to ensure consistency in policies and strategic direction at all levels of government;

to provide leadership and guidance to the City of Perth Council;

to preside at meetings in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995;

to speak on behalf of the City of Perth;

to liaise with the chief executive officer of the City of Perth on the City of Perth’s affairs and the performance of its functions;

to perform whatever other functions are given to the Lord Mayor by this Act, the Local Government Act 1995 or any other written law.

This section does not limit —

the role, functions, powers, obligations and responsibilities of the Lord Mayor under the Local Government Act 1995 or any other written law; or

the application of the Local Government Act 1995 sections 2.9, 5.34 and 5.35 in relation to the performance of the functions of the Lord Mayor.