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Portfolio Holder (Cabinet) responsibilities For each of the portfolio holders, they: · Take responsibility for a range of council services and functions which are delegated to the Cabinet · Contribute to the development and implementation of the council's policies, budget, strategies and service delivery and takes the lead at Cabinet meetings on items within their portfolio · Make decisions on specific issues within their portfolio as permitted in the List of Delegation and the council's constitution · Are accountable to the council’s scrutiny committees, the council and the local community for the portfolio. Each portfolio holder will also: · Act as spokespeople inside and outside the council Liaise with relevant council officers · Make sure they have a clear understanding and knowledge of their portfolio strategically and operationally · Make sure the council has appropriate methods of consultation and communication in place · Attend scrutiny committees when required. Click here for more information about the Cabinet Members and their responsibilities.