Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Local Government Act 1989 - SECT 208C

Factors that may be looked at in applying the Principles

208C. Factors that may be looked at in applying the Principles

In applying the Best Value Principles, a Council may take into account, among
other factors-

   (a)  the need to review services against the best on offer in both the
        public and private sectors; and

   (b)  an assessment of value for money in service delivery; and

   (c)  community expectations and values; and

   (d)  the balance of affordability and accessibility of services to the
        community; and

   (e)  opportunities for local employment growth or retention; and

   (f)  the value of potential partnerships with other Councils and State and
        the Commonwealth governments; and

   (g)  potential environmental advantages for the Council's municipal
        district.