(a) Be the first citizen of the District.
(b) Represent the Council as the Civic Head of the Council at public and private functions.
(a) Preside over meetings of the Council ensuring equality of opportunity for all Members to participate in the decision making process.
(b) Promote the District as its first citizen and ambassador.
(c) Lead official civic visits by the Council.
(d) Represent the Council at non-political ceremonies, social occasions and services of prayer and remembrance.
(e) On behalf of the Council, act as host to visitors, including members of the Royal Family, overseas visitors and other civic dignitaries.
(f) Nominate charities for his/her year of office and organise or co-ordinate activities for such causes during this period.