The elected representatives

The Mayor

Appointment:  

Since the last council elections on 8 October 2006, the Mayor has been the candidate with the most preference votes on the largest list of those making up the council majority.

Role: 

• As the leading law enforcement authority in the municipality and the leading magistrate in his town, the Mayor is responsible for maintaining public order, safety and peace within his municipality and its population.

• The Mayor is a representative of central government and is responsible for implementing the laws of higher powers (provincial, regional, federal, etc.); he also fulfils the role of Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths.

• The Mayor chairs meetings of the College of Mayor and Aldermen and the municipal Council.

• The Mayor signs council proceedings and official correspondence.