Lord Mayor of Brisbane

Lord Mayor of Brisbane
Original Crest of the City of Brisbane
Incumbent Graham Quirk since 7 April 2011
Style	The Right Honourable
Member of	Liberal National Party
Term length	4 years
Inaugural holder	William Jolly
Formation	1 October 1925
Salary	$297,266
Website	www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The Lord Mayor of Brisbane is the head of the Brisbane City Council. The current Lord Mayor is Graham Quirk of the Liberal National Party, who was elected by fellow councillors on 7 April 2011, following the resignation of Campbell Newman.

The Lord Mayor has broad executive powers and additional civic and ceremonial duties. The Lord Mayor is responsible for policy development, implementing policies enacted by the council, leading and controlling the business of council, preparing the budget and directing the chief executive and senior managers. He or she also chairs the council's Civic Cabinet and is an ex officio member of all council committees.