The borough president is an advocate for the entire Borough of Brooklyn and all its residents, who represents the borough's interests within city government and presents Brooklyn's priorities to the state and federal governments as well. He works with the mayor in preparing the annual executive budget presented to the City Council, and also communicates Brooklyn's budget priorities directly to the council.
The borough president reviews major land use decisions and proposes sites for city facilities within Brooklyn. As chair of the Borough Service Cabinet, he convenes hearings to receive city agencies' testimony on issues of public concern.