South Australian Current Acts

CITY OF ADELAIDE ACT 1998 - SECT 21

21—Lord Mayor

Subject to this Act, the role of the Lord Mayor as leader of the Council is—

            (a)         as the principal member of the Council—

                  (i)         to provide leadership and guidance to the Council; and

                  (ii)         to lead the promotion of positive and constructive working relationships among members of the Council; and

                  (iii)         to provide guidance to council members on the performance of their role, including on the exercise and performance of their official functions and duties; and

                  (iv)         to support council members' understanding of the separation of responsibilities between elected representatives and employees of the Council; and

                  (v)         to preside at meetings of the Council; and

                  (vi)         to liaise with the chief executive officer on the implementation of decisions of the Council between Council meetings (as necessary); and

                  (vii)         to act as the principal spokesperson of the Council; and

                  (viii)         to exercise other functions of the Council as the Council determines; and

            (b)         as the principal elected member of the Council representing the capital city of South Australia—

                  (i)         to provide leadership and guidance to the City of Adelaide community; and

                  (ii)         to participate in the maintenance of inter-governmental relationships at regional, State and national levels; and

                  (iii)         to carry out civic and ceremonial duties associated with the office of Lord Mayor.