Leader of the council
![Cllr Jill Cleary Leader](https://newforest.gov.uk/image/2917/Cllr-Jill-Cleary-Leader/gi-responsive__100.png?m=1668506835107)
Roles and responsibilities
The Leader is Chairman of the Cabinet and appoints members to the Cabinet and holds the Leader and Corporate Affairs Portfolio on the Cabinet.
Main roles and responsibilities include:
- leading the council in the identification and implementation of its vision, values and strategic objectives
- providing visible political leadership in the preparation and implementation of council policies, strategies, budgets and service delivery
- developing and implementing the council's corporate plan and organisational strategy.
Contact the Leader
You can email Leader@nfdc.gov.uk.