On the four public fasts, as long as there are six or seven members of the congregation who are fasting (presumably the others are unable to fast for health reasons), the Hazzan recites 'Anenu with its own Berakha (blessing) during the repetition of the 'Amidah, and the portion of 'Wayhal" is read from the Torah. It is, nevertheless, preferable to try and have at least ten men who are fasting.
A Hazzan who is not fasting should not lead the prayer. If there is no one else to take his place he should lead the prayer but not say 'Anenu with its blessing, but rather say it like the other members of the congregation in the blessing of "Shomeya' Tefillah".
One who is not fasting, or does not intend to complete the fast, should not go up to the Torah. If he is the only Kohen in the Synagogue, he should step out so that another who is fasting can go up instead (According to Sephardi custom, if a Kohen does not go up, only a Yisrael can go up in his place. In some Ashkenazi communities a Lewi is sent up instead if one is available, whereas in others, a Yisrael is sent up instead of a Kohen. One's Rabbi should be consulted).
The other honors, however, such as Pethihath HaHekhal (the opening of the Ark) and Haqamah (Haghbaah), may be done by one who is not fasting.
(See Shulhan 'Aruch 566: 6. Kaf Hahayim ibid, Oth 32, 45, 48)
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