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20.   Functions and powers

(1)  In addition to any functions of a council in this or any other Act, a council has the following functions:

(a) to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the community;

(b) to represent and promote the interests of the community;

(c) to provide for the peace, order and good government of the municipal area.

(2)  In performing its functions, a council is to consult, involve and be accountable to the community.

(3)  A council may do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions either within or outside its municipal area.

(4)  A council may transfer to a single authority or a joint authority –

(a) any of its assets and liabilities on any condition it determines; or

(b) any of its employees.

(5)  A council may –

(a) acquire, hold, dispose of and otherwise deal with property; and

(b) sue and be sued in its corporate name.

62.   Functions and powers of general manager

(1)  The general manager has the following functions:

(a) to implement the policies, plans and programs of the council;

(b) to implement the decisions of the council;

(c) to be responsible for the day-to-day operations and affairs of the council;

(d) to provide advice and reports to the council on the exercise and performance of its powers and functions and any other matter requested by the council;

(e) to assist the council in the preparation of the strategic plan, annual plan, annual report and assessment of the council's performance against the plans;

(f) to coordinate proposals for the development of objectives, policies and programs for the consideration of the council;

(g) to liaise with the mayor on the affairs of the council and the performance of its functions;

(h) to manage the resources and assets of the council;

(i) to perform any other function the council decides.

(2)  The general manager may do anything necessary or convenient to perform his or her functions under this or any other Act.