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