Council leadership

At the start of each Council term, Council Members select their leaders. Learn about the Council leadership.

President

Council President Elliott Payne

Leading the Council's work on local policies and setting priorities, the Council President:

  • Presides over Council meetings
  • Manages the Council's agenda
  • Appoints members to committees

Vice-President

Council Vice-President Jamal Osman

The Vice-President serves as President whenever necessary.

Majority Leader

Council Member Aisha Chughtai

The City Council may create additional officers as needed. It decides how they are chosen and what their duties are. The Council President assigns duties to Majority and Minority Leaders. These positions serve as an expanded Council leadership team.

The Majority and Minority Leaders also follow behind the Vice-President in the line of succession.