Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts52. Functions of local boards
(1) The functions of a local board are:
(a) to involve local communities more closely in issues related to local government; and
(b) to ensure that local communities are given an opportunity to express their opinions on questions affecting local government; and
(c) to allow local communities a voice in the formulation of policies for the locality as well as policies for the area and the region; and
(d) to take the views of local communities back to council and act as advocates on their behalf; and
(e) to contribute to the development of the relevant regional management plan and the relevant municipal or shire plan.
(2) A local board is subject to control and direction by the council.