Following are the roles of Chief Minister: 

1. Formation of Cabinet: This is the first task which a Chief Minister does after assuming office. After selecting the ministers, the Chief Minister sends the list to the Governor, and the list is accepted by the Governor. The Chief Minister can use his discretion to a great extent while selecting the ministers. 

2. Allocation and change of portfolios of Ministers: The Chief Minister distributes departments among his colleagues. He can also change the portfolio of a minister even after the formation of the Council of Ministers. 

3. Operation of the Cabinet: Chief Minister calls the meetings of the Cabinet and heads those meetings. He prepares the agenda for meetings. All proceedings of the Cabinet take place as per his instructions. 

4. Coordination among different departments: The Chief Minister ensures that all departments of government,

 i.e. the whole Cabinet works like a unit. If a dispute arises among two or more ministers then dispute is resolved by the Chief Minister. 

5. Establishing Connection between the Cabinet and Governor: Chief Minister has the responsibility of establishing connection between the Cabinet and Governor. He informs the Governor about decisions of the Cabinet and takes the message of the Governor to the Cabinet. 

6. Leader of Legislative Assembly: Apart from being the head of the government, the Chief Minister is also the leader of legislative assembly. He holds an important position on legislation by being the leader of legislative assembly, and legislation happens as per his wish to a certain extent. Being the leader of legislative assembly he can give the recommendation for dissolution of legislative assembly to the Governor.