Office of the Chief Whip
The Chief Whip maintains constructive relations across political parties represented in Council and supports political cohesion inside and outside the governing party.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the whippery function for political parties within Council
Serving as single whip and participating in the Council Whips Forum
Managing issues that affect relations among political parties
Acting as an interface between the Speaker, EXCO, and Mayor
Supporting effective Council and Committee decision-making
Overseeing equitable representation on Council Committees
Ensuring Committees meet regularly and contribute to Council business
Chairing the Section 79 Disciplinary Committee