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The mayor's responsibilities
Auckland has a mayor, elected by residents from across the region.
You should know
This section is currently being updated to reflect the results of the Saturday 8 October election.
What the mayor does
The mayor leads our
Governing Body.
The mayor’s responsibilities include:
- promoting a vision for Auckland
- providing leadership to achieve the vision
- leading the development of council plans, policies and budgets
- ensuring effective engagement between Auckland Council and Aucklanders.
The mayor also appoints the deputy mayor, establishes the committees of the Governing Body and appoints the committee chairs.
The mayor's office
Our legislation empowers the mayor to employ staff for the purpose of meeting these extended responsibilities.
The mayor's office:
- includes planning, policy and consultation roles
- deals with day-to-day communication and correspondence
- manages the mayor’s diary and media relations.
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Auckland Council explained | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/Pages/auckland-council-explained.aspx | Auckland Council explained | Find out how our elected members and staff work together to govern Auckland and ensure the city has the resources it needs. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Organisations and bodies | |
Auckland Council explained | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/how-council-works/Pages/auckland-council-explained.aspx | Auckland Council explained | Find out how decision-making at Auckland Council is shared between the Governing Body and 21 local boards, and watch a video of how council works. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Elections | |
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