Committee Chair role profile

This role profile in addition to the Ward Councillor profile.

Summary of responsibilities

To chair and manage the meetings of the relevant committee fairly and in line with the council Procedure Rules and any relevant Committee Procedure Rules.
To ensure the committee undertakes the responsibilities set out in its Terms of Reference.
To work with relevant officers to support the Committee’s work plan and to agree items of business as appropriate.
To ensure decisions are taken fairly and transparently and that debates are undertaken in an appropriate fashion with all Members able to contribute.
That, where appropriate, residents and other interested parties are able to contribute to the Committee meetings (taking account of any relevant procedures).
To attend any pre-committee briefings as required.
To ensure that decisions made are clear and reflected in the minutes.
To take part in decision making as a committee member and in accordance with the relevant code of conduct and terms of reference.

Good understanding of the Council Procedure Rules and relevant Committee Procedure Rules.
- For Licensing/Planning – good understanding of the relevant Committee Codes of Conduct.
Good understanding of rules relating to Registering Interests at Committee meetings.

Committee Specific Training applies to all Committee Members and is captured on the Ward Councillor role description