Role of the Mayor

The Council’s Constitution defines the role of the Civic Mayor of the Borough of Crewe And Nantwich.

The Mayor  is elected by the Council at its Annual Meeting. 

The Mayor is the first citizen of the Borough and represents the Council in civic and ceremonial occasions as determined by the Council.

The Mayor is responsible to  promote the Council as a whole and act as a focal point for the community.

The Mayor chairs meetings of the full Council. In that capacity the Mayor is responsible to 

• uphold and promote the purposes of the Constitution, and interpret the
  Constitution when necessary;
• preside over meetings of the Council so that its business can be carried out
  efficiently and with regard to the rights of all Councillors and the interests of the
  community;
• ensure that the Council meeting is a forum for the debate of matters of concern
  to the local community and the place at which Councillors are able to hold the
  Cabinet and Council Committees to account;
• promote public involvement in the Council’s activities; and
•  ensure that the Council complies with both the letter and spirit of the
  Constitution.
  

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