Legislators participate in the activities of a federal, provincial, territorial or local government legislative body or executive council, band council or school board as elected or appointed members.

• Enact, amend or repeal laws and regulations
  
• Participate in developing or amending government policies, programs or procedures
  
• Represent their government at local, national and international meetings and conferences
  
• Respond to matters of concern to constituents or the general public
  
• May serve as minister responsible for a government department or agency and direct senior government managers and officials in the implementation of government policy and the management of that department or agency.
  

Cabinet minister
City councillor
First Nations band chief
Governor general
Mayor
Premier
School board trustree