The Chairman of the Council remains the Ceremonial Head of the Council and is the first citizen (after the Queen) in the District of Maldon. Details of the protocol to be observed in affording precedence to the Chairman at functions are contained in Section 3 of the "Civic Protocol in the Maldon District". The Leader of the Council is the political head of the Council and has ultimate Member responsibility for the policies of the Council and its decisions. The Chief Executive is the head of the professional staff and paid service and has responsibility for the day to day running of the Council, for advising the Council and ensuring compliance with its constitution and its statutory responsibilities.

Ceremonial head
Chairman of the Council: Cllr Mrs S M Young

Vice-Chairman of the Council: Cllr D Howse

Leader of the Council: Cllr Mrs P A Channer

Deputy Leader: Cllr R J S Long

Principal Officers

Chief Executive: 
Steve Watson

Acting Chief Support Services Officer
Peter Wyatt

Acting Chief Community Services Officer
Hazel Berrett