Local Government Act 1993

In addition to any functions of a council in this or any other Act, a council has the following functions:to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the community; to represent and promote the interests of the community; to provide for the peace, order and good government of the municipal area.

In performing its functions, a council is to consult, involve and be accountable to the community.

A council may do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions either within or outside its municipal area.

A council may transfer to a single authority or a joint authority – any of its assets and liabilities on any condition it determines; or any of its employees.

A council may – acquire, hold, dispose of and otherwise deal with property; and sue and be sued in its corporate name.