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Chairman of the Council

The roles and responsibilities of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Council and their contact details.

About the Chairman

The main responsibilities of the Chairman of the Council include upholding the constitution of the county council, principally through presiding over meetings of the council.

A large part of the Chairman's role is to represent the county council at civic and ceremonial events, promote the County, encourage greater partnership working, and act as an ambassador and champion for Suffolk.

The Chairman is neutral and non-executive Civic Head for the county council.

Chairman of the Council

Councillor Keith Robinson

Portrait of Councillor Keith Robinson - Chairman of the Council

Term of Office: 25 May 2023 to 23 May 2024

Contacting the Chairman of the Council

Chairman's Office: 01473 264004 (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Chairman's Assistant: Sue Bennitt

Email: chairman@suffolk.gov.uk

Vice Chairman of the Council

Councillor Liz Harsant

Councillor of Liz Harsant - Vice-Chairman of the Council

Term of Office: 25 May 2023 to 23 May 2024

Contacting the Vice Chairman of the Council

Mobile: 07864 601881 / 07917 452820

Email: liz.harsant@suffolk.gov.uk

Councillor role profiles

Suffolk County Council has developed role profiles which give an indication of the skills a councillor may need and responsibilities they may have during their term of office.