Portfolio Holder (Cabinet)
responsibilities
For
each of the portfolio holders, they:
·
Take responsibility for a range of council services
and functions which are delegated to the Cabinet
·
Contribute to the development and implementation of
the council's policies, budget, strategies and service delivery and
takes the lead at Cabinet meetings on items within their
portfolio
·
Make decisions on specific issues within their
portfolio as permitted in the List of Delegation and the council's
constitution
·
Are accountable to the council’s scrutiny
committees, the council and the local community for the
portfolio.
Each
portfolio holder will also:
·
Act as spokespeople inside and outside the council
Liaise with relevant council officers
·
Make sure they have a clear understanding and
knowledge of their portfolio strategically and
operationally
·
Make sure the council has appropriate methods of
consultation and communication in place
·
Attend scrutiny committees when required.
