232   What is the role of a councillor?

(1)  The role of a councillor is, as a member of the governing body of the council:

•  to provide a civic leadership role in guiding the development of the community strategic plan for the area and to be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the council’s delivery program

•  to direct and control the affairs of the council in accordance with this Act

•  to participate in the optimum allocation of the council’s resources for the benefit of the area

•  to play a key role in the creation and review of the council’s policies and objectives and criteria relating to the exercise of the council’s regulatory functions

•  to review the performance of the council and its delivery of services, and the delivery program and revenue policies of the council.

(2)  The role of a councillor is, as an elected person:

•  to represent the interests of the residents and ratepayers

•  to provide leadership and guidance to the community

•  to facilitate communication between the community and the council.