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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 3.1

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 3.1

3.1 .         General function

        (1)         The general function of a local government is to provide for the good government of persons in its district.

        (1A)         Without limiting subsection (1), the general function of a local government must be performed having regard to the following —

            (a)         the need —

                  (i)         to promote the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the district; and

                  (ii)         to plan for, and to plan for mitigating, risks associated with climate change; and

                  (iii)         in making decisions, to consider potential long-term consequences and impacts on future generations;

            (b)         the need —

                  (i)         to recognise the particular interests of Aboriginal people; and

                  (ii)         to involve Aboriginal people in decision-making processes;

            (c)         the need to consider collaboration with other local governments.

        (2)         The scope of the general function of a local government is to be construed in the context of its other functions under this Act or any other written law and any constraints imposed by this Act or any other written law on the performance of its functions.

        (3)         A liberal approach is to be taken to the construction of the scope of the general function of a local government.

        [Section 3.1 amended: No. 11 of 2023 s. 21.]