Description
Mayors chair their jurisdiction's council meetings and act as main supervisor of the local government's administrative and operational policies. They also represent their jurisdiction in ceremonial and official events and promote activities and events. They, together with the council, hold the local or regional legislative power and oversee development and implementation of policies. They also supervise staff and perform administrative duties.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
build community relationsmanage government policy implementationmaintain relations with local representativesperform government ceremoniesmanage administrative systemsliaise with local authoritiesmaintain relationships with government agenciesperform political negotiationadvise on public financeconduct public presentationsperform project managementmanage staffprepare legislation propositionengage in debatesapply conflict managementanalyse community needsmotivate supportersadvise on legislative actspresent legislation proposition