The function of regulating and approving building and development Development applications for specific properties, buildings, fences, signs, & Building antennae, etc. covered by the Building Code of Australia and the Controls Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Economic The function of improving the local economy through encouragement Development of industry, employment, tourism, regional development and trade. The function of preventing loss and minimising threats to life, property Emergency and the natural environment, from fire and other emergency Services situations. Energy Supply & The function of providing infrastructure services, such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, and alternative energy sources. The function of managing, conserving and planning of air, soil and water qualities, and environmentally sensitive areas such as remnant Management bushlands and threatened species. Financial The function of managing the financial resources. LG’s Management The function of managing the election of Council representatives, the Governance boundaries of the LG, and the terms and conditions for councillors. The function of managing the relationship between the Council and Government other governments, particularly on issues which are not related to Relations normal Council business such as Land Use and Planning or Environment Management. Grants & The function of managing financial payments to the LG from the State Subsidies and Federal Governments and other agencies for specific purposes. The function of managing the information resources, including LG’s Information the storage, retrieval, archives, processing and communications of all Management information in any format. The function of acquiring and managing communications and Information information technology and databases to support the business Technology operations of the LG. Land Use & The function of establishing a medium to long term policy framework Planning for the management of the natural and built environments. Laws & The function of regulating, notifying, prosecuting, and applying Enforcement penalties in relation to the Council's regulatory role. Legal The function of providing legal services to the LG. Services The function of acquiring, managing, designing and constructing Parks & parks and reserves, either owned or controlled and managed by the Reserves LG. The function of managing the conditions of employment and Personnel administration of personnel at the LG, including consultants and volunteers. The function of managing the purchase, hire or leasing of all plant Plant, and vehicles, and other equipment. Includes the management of the Equipment & stores. Does not include the acquisition of information LG’s Stores technology and telecommunications.
Development & Building Controls The function of regulating and approving building and development applications for specific properties, buildings, fences, signs, antennae, etc. covered by the Building Code of Australia and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Economic Development The function of improving the local economy through encouragement of industry, employment, tourism, regional development and trade. Emergency Services The function of preventing loss and minimising threats to life, property and the natural environment, from fire and other emergency situations. Energy Supply & The function of providing infrastructure services, such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, and alternative energy sources. Management The function of managing, conserving and planning of air, soil and water qualities, and environmentally sensitive areas such as remnant bushlands and threatened species. Financial Management The function of managing the LG’s financial resources. Governance The function of managing the election of Council representatives, the boundaries of the LG, and the terms and conditions for councillors. Government Relations The function of managing the relationship between the Council and other governments, particularly on issues which are not related to normal Council business such as Land Use and Planning or Environment Management. Grants & Subsidies The function of managing financial payments to the LG from the State and Federal Governments and other agencies for specific purposes. Information Management The function of managing the LG’s information resources, including the storage, retrieval, archives, processing and communications of all information in any format. Information Technology The function of acquiring and managing communications and information technology and databases to support the business operations of the LG. Land Use & Planning The function of establishing a medium to long term policy framework for the management of the natural and built environments. Laws & Enforcement The function of regulating, notifying, prosecuting, and applying penalties in relation to the Council's regulatory role. Legal Services The function of providing legal services to the LG. Parks & Reserves The function of acquiring, managing, designing and constructing parks and reserves, either owned or controlled and managed by the LG. Personnel The function of managing the conditions of employment and administration of personnel at the LG, including consultants and volunteers. Plant, Equipment & Stores The function of managing the purchase, hire or leasing of all plant and vehicles, and other equipment. Includes the management of the LG’s stores. Does not include the acquisition of information technology and telecommunications.
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