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Functions of council

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Chapter 2System of local government
Part 2.3Role, functions and objectives of councils

22 Functions of council

(1)

The functions of a council include the following:

(a) to plan for the future requirements of its area for local government services;

(b) to provide services and facilities for the benefit of its area, its residents and visitors;

(c)

to make prudent financial decisions;

(d)

to manage the employment of the CEO;

(e) to provide for the interests and well-being of individuals and groups within its area;

(f) to carry out measures to protect its area from natural and other hazards and to mitigate the effects of such hazards;

(g) to plan and develop council facilities and services in its area in a sustainable way;

(h)

to plan the use of council resources for the benefit of its area;

(i) other functions assigned to the council under this Act or another Act.

(2) The functions of a council may (if the council decides to perform the functions) include the following:

(a) to promote its area as a location for appropriate industries or commerce or as an attractive tourist destination;

(b)

to establish or support programs that benefit its area.

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