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Local Government Act 1993
343Functions of the public officer
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#### 343 Functions of the public officer
343 Functions of the public officer
> > (1) The public officer—
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> > > • may deal with requests from the public concerning the council’s affairs
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> > > • has the responsibility of assisting people to gain access to public documents of the council
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> > > • may receive submissions made to the council
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> > > • may accept service of documents on behalf of the council
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> > > • may represent the council in any legal or other proceedings
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> > > • has such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on the public officer by the general manager or by or under this Act.
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> > (2) The public officer is subject to the direction of the general manager.