Function of Local Gov

 

UNCTION OF LOCAL GOVT TAS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

20. Functions and powers [purpose]

(1) In addition to any functions of a council in this or any other Act, a council has the following functions [purpose] : 

(a) to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the community; 

(b) to represent and promote the interests of the community; 

(c) to provide for the peace, order and good government of the municipal area.

 (2) In performing its functions [fulfilling its purpose], a council is to consult, involve and be accountable to the community.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 62

Functions and powers of general manager 

(1) The general manager has the following functions: 

(a) to implement the policies, plans and programs of the council; 

(b) to implement the decisions of the council; 

(c) to be responsible for the day-to-day operations and affairs of the council; 

(d) to provide advice and reports to the council on the exercise and performance of its powers and functions and any other matter requested by the council; 

(e) to assist the council in the preparation of the strategic plan, annual plan, annual report and assessment of the council's performance against the plans; 

(f) to coordinate proposals for the development of objectives, policies and programs for the consideration of the council; 

(g) to liaise with the mayor on the affairs of the council and the performance of its functions; 

(h) to manage the resources and assets of the council; 

(i) to perform any other function the council decides. 

(2) The general manager may do anything necessary or convenient to perform his or her functions under this or any other Act. 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 65 

Qualified persons 

(1) A general manager must ensure that any advice, information or recommendation given to the council or a council committee is given by a person who has the qualifications or experience necessary to give such advice, information or recommendation. 

(2) A council or council committee is not to decide on any matter which requires the advice of a qualified person without considering such advice unless – 

(a) the general manager certifies, in writing – 

(i) that such advice was obtained; and 

(ii) that the general manager took the advice into account in providing general advice to the council or council committee; and 

(b) a copy of that advice or, if the advice was given orally, a written transcript or summary of that advice is provided to the council or council committee with the general manager's certificate.