232The role of a councillor

#### 232 The role of a councillor 232 The role of a councillor > > (1) The role of a councillor is as follows— > > > > > (a) to be an active and contributing member of the governing body, > > > > > (b) to make considered and well informed decisions as a member of the governing body, > > > > > (c) to participate in the development of the integrated planning and reporting framework, > > > > > (d) to represent the collective interests of residents, ratepayers and the local community, > > > > > (e) to facilitate communication between the local community and the governing body, > > > > > (f) to uphold and represent accurately the policies and decisions of the governing body, > > > > > (g) to make all reasonable efforts to acquire and maintain the skills necessary to perform the role of a councillor. > > > (2) A councillor is accountable to the local community for the performance of the council. > > **s 232:** Am 2009 No 67, Sch 1 \[4\] \[5\]. Subst 2016 No 38, Sch 1 \[7\].