The Mayor has responsibility for transport, skills and adult education, housing and land, net-zero and economic development.
As the Chair of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, the Mayor works with partners across the region and beyond to deliver transformational change for the East Midlands.
The Mayor also acts as a champion for the region, influencing Government at a national level to boost growth and innovation, shape policy and access further funding.
The Mayor provides a single voice for the Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham, with powers and responsibilities in relation to transport, skills and adult education, housing and land, net-zero and economic development.
The creation of the Mayor was made possible through a devolution deal, which was agreed by the elected leaders of Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council and the Government in November 2022, before becoming law in February 2024.
The current mayoral term runs from May 2024 until May 2028.