A directly elected mayor could replace the council leader at the top of Lambeth’s political ladder.
The Government has ordered Lambeth Council to introduce one of two new systems of governance, with one based on the idea of a elected mayor who will lead the council.
This system would see voters choose a mayor for a four year term, as well as cast a vote for a council representative in their ward.
The council would have no power to remove him from office, and could see the main political group on the council not holding direct power if a councillor from another party wins the mayoral vote.
The other system the council can choose is similar to the current system, in which the council is run by a leader, currently Councillor Steve Reed, and their cabinet.
The only difference would be the leader would be given a fixed four year term, although the council could remove him or her by way of a majority vote.
The aim of the change is to give voters a clearer picture of who is in charge of their council.
Residents should email their opinions to consultation@lambeth.gov.uk, write to the council at the town hall, or log on to lambeth.gov.uk.
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