The strategic core functions of the Office of the Chief Whip
- Ensure general discipline within the legislature, chamber and house
- Communicate the legislative agenda to members and councillors
- Manage the allocation of councillors to portfolio and other statutory committees and bodies
- Coordinate the scheduling and compilation of the legislative agenda with the Speaker and Executive Mayor
- Act as link between the Executive Mayor and the party and/or legislature
- Manage the Whippery
- Protect the party line during debates
- Protect party members during debates and ensure fair treatment
- Generally assist (the Speaker) to maintain order and decorum within the legislature
- Negotiate voting positions between various parties
- Ensure councillor performance within Council
- Manage the use of office and meeting space by councillors and political parties
- Grant leave of absence to councillors from meetings of Council and committees
- Determine the developmental needs of councillors in consultation with party whips and develop a training programme for councillors
- Provide administrative support to councillors
- Provide strategic research support to councillors
- Facilitate and manage councillor wellness support programmes