Local Government Act 2002

Purpose of local government, and role and powers of local authorities

9: Outline of Part

You could also call this:

“This part explains why we have local councils and what they do”

This part of the law tells you two important things about local government in New Zealand. First, it explains why local government exists and what it’s meant to do. Second, it describes what local authorities (like your city or district council) are supposed to do and what powers they have to do their job. These two points help you understand the basic idea of how local government works in your area.

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Part 2 Purpose of local government, and role and powers of local authorities

9Outline of Part

  1. This Part—

  2. states the purpose of local government; and
    1. states the role and powers of local authorities.