Hull Adult Social Care Portfolio Holder

The role of portfolio holders

Each portfolio is made up of a group of services which reflect the council's strategic objectives. Within their area of responsibility, the portfolio holder will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the council's policies, budget, strategies and service delivery and to take the lead as necessary at Cabinet meetings on items within the portfolio
• Take responsibility for a range of council services and functions which are delegated to the Cabinet
• Make decisions on specific issues within the portfolio as permitted in the council's constitution
• Be accountable to the Scrutiny Committee, the council and the local community for the portfolio
• Act as spokespeople inside and outside the council
• Liaise with relevant council officers
• Have a clear understanding and knowledge of their portfolio

The Portfolio Holder for Hull's Adult Social Care, Public Health and Protection is Councillor Linda Chambers