THE FUNCTIONS OF A COUNCIL ARE TO:
Provide for the development of its area
Provide services and facilities that benefit the area, its ratepayers and residents and those who resort to it
Protect health
Provide for the welfare, well-being and interests of individuals and groups within the community
Represent and promote the interests of its ratepayers and residents
Establish or support organisations and programs that benefit people in its area or local government
Protect the environment and improve amenity
Provide the infrastructure for industry
Attract commerce, industry and tourism
Act to benefit, improve and develop its area in other ways
Manage, improve and develop resources available to the Council
Perform any other function approved by the Minister