"As such, the mayor acts as a figurehead on regional issues such as jobs, skills and transport and a vital link between the West MIdlands and central Government." Journalist, Jonathan Walker, BirminghamLive
What is the point of an election? The Mayor is simply a PR man and rubber stamp for unelected officials. And he does Chair WMCA Board meetings but, he has no decision making powers that can override the seven leaders. I believe this is correct but will check with Tim Martin, Head of Governance.
It is absurd that we risk yet another resurgence of Covid and a fourth lockdown for our Metro Mayor election on the 6 May when the person elected has not one single power to make any change at all in WMCA policy.
All he/she can do is exactly the same as you and I. Only the power of persuasion, a good argument and the power of the pen!
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