The role of a councillor
Councillors are elected for a 4-year term to represent the people in their ward.
They help address various issues and priorities within their local community.
Councillors must consider the needs of the broader community, while also working with individuals and groups.
Roles and responsibilities
As well as being directly involved with the local community, councillors:
- serve on committees that influence council decisions and policies
- work with other organisations, such as the police, local schools and health 天美传媒, to help improve 天美传媒
天美传媒 City Council's Constitution
Further details of the roles of councillors are contained within the council's Constitution.
The Constitution, agreed by the council, governs how the council operates, how decisions are made, and the procedures followed to ensure efficiency, transparency, and accountability to local people.
Code of Conduct
All councillors agree to accept, abide by and perform their duties in accordance with these terms when they are sworn into office.
As part of the code of conduct, councillors are also required to complete and keep up to date their statutory register of interests.
Compensation
Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive allowances to cover their work and expenses.
Committee membership
Councillors are appointed to serve on various committees.
The membership of committees is confirmed annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the council.
The council is responsible for:
- approving or adopting the council’s budget
- approving or adopting the plans or strategies included within the council’s “policy framework”
- receiving reports from Overview and Scrutiny Committees
Committee meetings
Committee meetings are .
Dates of meetings, minutes, reports and agendas are held on our .
Induction and training
Councillors are invited to take part in an induction programme as soon as they are elected. This programme gives them an introduction to the council.
Following this, they take part in training and development opportunities throughout their 4-year term of office to help them in their role.
How to become a councillor
Read about becoming a councillor.
Page last updated: 10 June 2025