preside at council meetings

perform the duties and exercises the powers delegated to the speaker in terms of section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000;

must ensure that the council meets at least quarterly

must maintain order during meetings

must ensure compliance in the council and council committees with the Code of Conduct

must ensure that council meetings are conducted in accordance with the rules and orders of the council.

must ensure that the legislative authority of the municipality functions effectively

is responsible for the effective oversight over the executive authority of the municipality

must ensure the effectiveness of the committees of the municipal council established in terms of section 79