Local Government Act 1993 Version current from 1 July 2020 to date (accessed 31 October 2021 at 13:30)
28. Functions of councillors
(1) A councillor, in the capacity of an individual councillor, has the following functions:
(a) to represent the community;.
(b) to act in the best interests of the community;.
(c) to facilitate communication by the council with the community;
(d) to participate in the activities of the council;
(e) to undertake duties and responsibilities as authorised by the council.
(2) The councillors of a council collectively have the following functions:
(a) to develop and monitor the implementation of strategic plans and budgets;
(b) to determine and monitor the application of policies, plans and programs for –
(i) the efficient and effective provision of services and facilities; and .
(ii) the efficient and effective management of assets; and
(iii) the fair and equitable treatment of employees of the council;
(c) to facilitate and encourage the planning and development of the municipal area in the best interests of the community;
(d) to appoint and monitor the performance of the general manager;
(e) to determine and review the council's resource allocation and expenditure activities;
(f) to monitor the manner in which services are provided by the council.
(3) In performing any function under this Act or any other Act, a councillor must not –
(a) direct or attempt to direct an employee of the council in relation to the discharge of the employee's duties; or
(b) perform any function of the mayor without the approval of the mayor
(4) A councillor is to represent accurately the policies and decisions of the council in performing the functions of councillor.
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