343Functions of the public officer

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