LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 2.38

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 2.38

2.38 .         Function of commissioner

        (1)         The function of a commissioner of a local government is to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the council of the local government and its mayor or president.

        (2)         A commissioner is to be regarded as being the council.

        (3)         Unless section 2.43 applies, or the contrary intention appears, a reference in this Act or another written law to a local government, a council or a member of a council includes reference to a commissioner.