Local Government Act 2019

(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;

(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;

(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;