Cabinet
The Cabinet system makes the major decisions about Council services and many others that you use on a day-to-day basis.
The cabinet normally meets monthly. Its role is to lead in the preparation of the council's policies and budget, to lead the community planning process and the attainment of best value. The cabinet is made up of the leader and nine other councillors who are chosen by the county council from the majority party, currently Conservative. Each cabinet member has an individual area of responsibility also known as his/her portfolio. Details of each portfolio area can by found by clicking on the link on the left hand menu.
Details of the Leader and Deputy Leader and their roles and responsibilities is below:-
Philip Atkins|||, Leader of the Council
Philip's strategic responsibilities are-
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The Council budget
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Overall council performance
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Corporate strategy
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Corporate communications
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Relations with all Staffordshire's Public Authorities
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Government relations
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Emergency planning and control
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Legal responsibilities
His operational responsibilities are:-
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Chair of Cabinet
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Chair of Service Review Board
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Chair of Procurement Board
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Membership of Outside Bodies (Corporate Level)
Ian Parry|||, Deputy Leader
As Deputy Leader Ian's strategic responsibilities are:-
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Supporting and Deputising for the Leader as necessary in carrying out his duties (as above)
His operational responsibilites are:-
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Undertaking tasks allocated by the Leader which help the Council move forward
Cabinet meetings will also be webcast. To view all webcasts click here|||.
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