Appoint the cabinet and allocate portfolios
Leader, elected mayor and civic chair: Appoint the cabinet and allocate portfolios. Starts when: Leader elected at annual council, or a change of portfolio. Steps: Choose cabinet members; Set each portfolio; Notify the proper officer in writing; Publish the cabinet and portfolios. Done when: The proper officer holds the written notice and the cabinet list is published. Rules that apply: Local Government Act 2000 s9C.