24Objectives of council

24 Objectives of council A council has the following objectives: (a) to provide open, responsive and accountable government at the local level; (b) to be responsive to the needs, interests and aspirations of individuals and groups within its area; (c) to cooperate with Territory and national governments in the delivery of services for the benefit of its area; (d) to seek to ensure a proper emphasis on environmentally sustainable development within its area and a proper balance between economic, social, environmental and cultural considerations; (e) to place a high value on the importance of service to the council's constituency;

Local Government Act 2019 22 (f) to seek to ensure that council resources are used fairly, effectively and efficiently; (g) to seek to provide services, facilities and programs that are appropriate to the needs of its area and to ensure equitable access to its services, facilities and programs; (h) generally to act at all times in the best interests of the community as a whole.