Council Constitution

Part 3a - Terms of Reference and Scheme of Delegation

2. Executive Cabinet

1. The Cabinet shall comprise an Executive Leader and up to nine Cabinet Deputies with portfolios. The role of Cabinet shall be:-
   
   
   1. to translate and implement the wishes of the community into action and to provide a focus for community leadership in the Borough;
   2. to represent the Council and its community interests in discussions/dealings with the external, voluntary, business and public sectors.
   3. to ensure the effective delivery of its programme.
   4. to make recommendations as required, with regard to the Council’s vision, policies, resources and priorities.
   5. to draw up the annual budget, including capital plans, for submission to the Council.
   6. together with three Members of the Opposition Groups, to interview and appoint the Chief Executive.
      
      
2. The Executive Cabinet shall have delegated powers to determine all matters (other than those which are reserved for approval by the Council or the Speakers Panels or delegated to Officers) provided such matters are in accordance with the Council’s approved budget and policy framework, and any Key Decisions are included in the Council’s Forward Plan.
   
   
3. All such other matters shall be the subject of approval by the Council (or the Urgent Matters Panel).
   
   
4. There shall be offices of Cabinet Secretaries, Aide-de-Camp, Project Head (Heritage and Tourism) and Project Head (Sport and Leisure) who shall work for the Cabinet on appropriate projects and tasks to be allocated. They are not Members of the Executive Cabinet.