(1)  The functions of a mayor are–

(a) to act as a leader of the community of the municipal area; and

(b) to carry out the civic and ceremonial functions of the mayoral office; and

(c) to promote good governance by, and within, the council; and

(d) to act as chairperson of the council and to chair meetings of the council in a manner that supports decision-making processes; and

(e) to act as the spokesperson of the council; and

(f) to represent the council on regional organisations and at intergovernmental forums at regional, state and federal levels; and

(g) to lead and participate in the appointment, and the monitoring of the performance, of the general manager; and

(h) to liaise with the general manager on –

(i) the activities of the council and the performance and exercise of its functions and powers; and

(ii) the activities of the general manager and the performance and exercise of his or her functions and powers in supporting the council; and

(i) any function imposed by an order under section 27A ; and

(j) any other function imposed by this or any other Act.

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(1A)  The mayor or deputy mayor is to represent accurately the policies and decisions of the council in performing the functions of mayor or deputy mayor.

(2)  The deputy mayor is to act in the position of mayor and exercise the powers and perform the functions of mayor if–

(a) the mayor is absent from duty as Mayor or from the State, otherwise unavailable for duty as mayor or unable to perform the functions of mayor; and

(b) the mayor or the council, by notice in writing, appoints the deputy mayor to act in the position.

(2A)  The mayor, by notice in writing, may delegate for a specified period –

(a) either or both of the functions referred to in subsection (1)(e) and (f) to the deputy mayor, a councillor or the general manager; and

(b) any other power or function of the mayor, other than the function referred to in subsection (1)(d) , to the deputy mayor.

(3)  An appointment under subsection (2) remains in force –

(a) for the period specified in the notice; or

(b) until sooner revoked.