Richard Roberts is the leader of Hertfordshire County Council, with Councillor Morris Bright MBE as his deputy. The leader's role is to be the council's main political representative and to advocate for Hertfordshire's interests on a regional and national level. Owen Mapley is the Chief Executive of Hertfordshire County Council. The council has established partnerships with other organizations, and has a corporate governance code in place.
This code outlines the roles and responsibilities of the council's leadership, as well as the procedures for decision-making and accountability. The leader of Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for setting the overall direction of the council, and for representing the county on a regional and national level. The leader is also responsible for ensuring that the council meets its statutory obligations, and for developing and maintaining relationships with other organizations. The deputy leader assists the leader in carrying out their duties, and is responsible for representing the council in their absence. The deputy leader also has responsibility for specific areas of policy, such as education or health. The Chief Executive is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the council, and for ensuring that it meets its statutory obligations. The Chief Executive is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with other organizations, and for ensuring that the council's policies are implemented effectively. The corporate governance code outlines the roles and responsibilities of each member of the council's leadership team, as well as the procedures for decision-making and accountability.
This code ensures that all decisions are made in an open and transparent manner, and that all members of the council are held accountable for their actions.
