Local Government Act 2020

A Council must in the performance of its role give effect to the overarching governance principles.

The following are the overarching governance principles—

Council decisions are to be made and actions taken in accordance with the relevant law;

priority is to be given to achieving the best outcomes for the municipal community, including future generations;

the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the municipal district, including mitigation and planning for climate change risks, is to be promoted;

the municipal community is to be engaged in strategic planning and strategic decision making;

innovation and continuous improvement is to be pursued;

collaboration with other Councils and Governments and statutory bodies is to be sought;

the ongoing financial viability of the Council is to be ensured;

regional, state and national plans and policies are to be taken into account in strategic planning and decision making;

the transparency of Council decisions, actions and information is to be ensured.

In giving effect to the overarching governance principles, a Council must take into account the following supporting principles—

the community engagement principles;

the public transparency principles;

the strategic planning principles;

the financial management principles;

the service performance principles.