4.1 The Mayor of Auckland
Find out about the mayor’s roles and responsibilities, including promoting a vision, engaging with the public and developing plans, policies and budgets.
4.1.1 The mayor's role and powers
Overview of the mayor’s legal powers, leadership responsibilities, role in council decision-making, public engagement, emergencies and regional representation.
4.1.2 Deputy mayor's role and powers
The deputy mayor has a key role in supporting the mayor and can perform mayoral duties in some circumstances.
4.1.3 The mayor's governance relationships
Find out the rules governing the mayor’s relationships with other parts of Auckland Council.
4.1.4 Mayoral conduct, interests and remuneration
Learn about the Mayor of Auckland’s ethical obligations, rules around conflicts of interest, gift acceptance, outside activities and how the role is remunerated.
4.1.5 Office of the Mayor
Learn how the mayor establishes and operates the Office of the Mayor, including its functions, staffing, budget and relationships with staff and elected members.