Local Government Act 2019

A council has the following objectives:

to provide open, responsive and accountable government at the local level;

to be responsive to the needs, interests and aspirations of individuals and groups within its area;

to cooperate with Territory and national governments in the delivery of services for the benefit of its area;

to seek to ensure a proper emphasis on environmentally sustainable development within its area and a proper balance between economic, social, environmental and cultural considerations;

to place a high value on the importance of service to the council's constituency;

to seek to ensure that council resources are used fairly, effectively and efficiently;

to seek to provide services, facilities and programs that are appropriate to the needs of its area and to ensure equitable access to its services, facilities and programs;

generally to act at all times in the best interests of the community as a whole.