Chair of Council Business

The Chair of Council Business is responsible for the effective management and running of the business agenda at Council meetings.

Councillor Jack Davies

1. To preside over meetings of the Council so that its business can be carried out efficiently and with regard to the rights of Councillors and the interests of the community.
2. To ensure that the Council meeting is a forum for the debate of matters of concern to the local community and the place at which Members who are not on the Executive are able to hold the Executive to account.
3. To serve as a Member of the Speakers Panel.
4. To serve as a Member of the Joint Overview Panel.
5. To attend meetings of the Executive Board as appropriate.
6. To receive decisions and relevant papers from the Cabinet.
7. To receive decisions and relevant papers from Scrutiny Panels.
8. To carry out the duties identified in the job profile for Frontline Councillors.