Role of a councillor

A councillor's primary role's can be summarised as follows:

• represent the interests of the constituents of the ward, dealing with their enquiries equally and without prejudice
• liaise with other organisations and services to develop the quality of life and community well being within the city
• contribute to good governance through the decision making process of the Council
• take into account the views of local people and to actively encourage community involvement in the Council's decision making process
• explain the reasons of how and why decisions are taken by the Council

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