s 21
In forcePrincipal role of council
Chapter 2System of local government
Part 2.3Role, functions and objectives of councils
21 Principal role of council
The role of a council is:
(a) to act as a representative, informed and responsible decision maker in the interests of its constituency; and
(b) to develop a strong and cohesive social life for its residents and allocate resources in a fair, socially inclusive and sustainable way; and
(c)
to provide and coordinate public facilities and services; and
(d) to encourage and develop initiatives for improving quality of life; and
(e) to represent the interests of its area to the wider community; and
(f) to exercise and perform the powers and functions of local government assigned to the council under this Act or another Act.
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