Councillor
Martin Cox
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Be a figurehead for the
Council
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Provide strong, clear leadership in the
co-ordination of policies and in building a political consensus
around council policies
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Take the lead of the Policy and Resources
Committee and with the other chairmen, of working with others in
building a vision for the Council and community and for overall
co-ordination of all Committee’s work in this
respect
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Represent the Council and its interests
on regional and national bodies as appropriate including the Kent
Council Leaders and the Kent Health and Wellbeing Board
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To be responsible for the Council’s
role in partnerships including leading the Council’s
contribution to the Mid Kent Improvement Partnership and supporting
partnerships and organisations in the private, public and voluntary
sectors
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To act as Ambassador for the Council and
its activities amongst external advisory and interest groups not
falling within the responsibility of the other
Committees
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To act as an advocate for the Council in
pressing for changes in national policy
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Act as Councillor Health and Safety at
Work Champion and attend Health and Safety meetings
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To foster close links with the business
community and develop partnerships to achieve outcomes identified
in the Economic Development and Regeneration Strategy
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To foster close links and develop
partnerships with skills and education providers to achieve
outcomes identified in the Economic Development Strategy
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To take responsibility for relationships
with funders including KCC and the Heritage Lottery fund, service
delivery partners including the Chamber of Commerce, Federation of
small businesses, Locate in Kent, education and skills providers,
voluntary and community groups
