Executive post

To provide overall political leadership and strategic policy direction in relation to all executive functions, duties and responsibilities failing within this Portfolio (and all other Portfolios as required/necessary).

To act as the Council’s principal spokesperson on Council policy and/or matters affecting the Borough or its citizens at local, regional, national and international level.

Notwithstanding any delegations approved by the Leader of the Council in this Appendix or otherwise, to undertake and discharge all Executive duties and responsibilities, and exercise all Executive powers and authorities in accordance with the Leader and Cabinet Executive form of governance as necessary.

SCOPE

·      Setting political and strategic direction of the council

·      Corporate Plan

·      Strategic partnerships with government, WMCA, Mayor, PCC, NHS

·      Combined Authority

·      Governance and Democracy

·      Town and Neighbourhood Development and Working

o   Town Centre chairs to report

·       Equalities, Inclusion and Diversity (including Cabinet effectiveness in promoting the EDI Agenda)

·      Public Relations, communications, campaigns and public affairs

·      Emergency planning and resilience

·      Trade Unions

·       Animal Welfare