Speaker of the Council

The presiding officer of the council, responsible for maintaining order and facilitating meetings. The presiding officer of the council meeting who has a casting vote. The presiding officer of the Council of Tower Hamlets. The civic and ceremonial head of Tower Hamlets Council, acting as the first citizen of the Borough. The elected presiding officer of Tower Hamlets Council, who also serves as the civic and ceremonial head of the Council, responsible for performing duties as the first citizen of the Borough.