The Chair of the Council is elected on a two-year term and chairs meetings of the full Council. Councillor Tom Munro was elected as Chair of Bolsover District Council for 2021/22 and 2022/23. 

The Chair represents the District on ceremonial occasions, welcomes national and international visitors and attends events organised by local people and community groups. Regardless of their political affiliation whilst acting as an elected councillor, during their term of office the Chair is obligated to be impartial and represent the Council and district as a whole.