WHAT ARE A COUNCIL’S FUNCTIONS?

A COUNCIL EXERCISES FUNCTIONS UNDER
THIS ACT						OTHER ACTS
SERVICE FUNCTIONS	REGULATORY FUNCTIONS	ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS	REVENUE FUNCTIONS	ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS	ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS	VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
For example: •  Providing community health, recreation, education & information services •  Environmental protection •  Waste removal & disposal •  Land & property, industry & tourism development & assistance For other functions, see the Introduction to Chapter 6	•  Approvals •  Orders •  Building certificates	•  Resumption of land •  Powers of entry and inspection	•  Rates •  Charges •  Fees •  Borrowings •  Investments	For example •  Employment of staff •  Management plans •  Financial reporting •  Annual reports	For example •  Proceedings for breaches of the Act •  Prosecution of offences •  Recovery of rates and charges	See the Note to section 22