Chairman of the council

Here you can find out about the role of the Chairman of the council.

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The Chairman of Derbyshire County Council presides over council meetings, which take place at Matlock in the council chamber at County Hall on Smedley Street about six times a year.       

On becoming Chairman, the position holder takes over the official chain of office and traditionally acts as the council's figurehead for two years.

The ambassador-type role extends the length and breath of Derbyshire with the exception of Derby which, as a unitary authority, is responsible for all its own local government functions.