Local Government Act 2002

Governance and management of local authorities and community boards - Community boards

52: Role of community boards

You could also call this:

“Community boards help make sure your local area's voice is heard and needs are met”

You have a community board that represents your local area. This board has several important jobs. They speak up for what your community needs and wants. If the local council asks them to look into something, they do that and report back. They also keep an eye on the services the council provides in your area to make sure they’re good enough. Every year, they ask the council for money to spend on things in your community. They talk to different groups in your community to understand what’s important to people. The council might also give them other jobs to do. All of this helps make sure your community’s voice is heard and your local area gets what it needs.

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Part 4 Governance and management of local authorities and community boards
Community boards

52Role of community boards

  1. The role of a community board is to—

  2. represent, and act as an advocate for, the interests of its community; and
    1. consider and report on all matters referred to it by the territorial authority, or any matter of interest or concern to the community board; and
      1. maintain an overview of services provided by the territorial authority within the community; and
        1. prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the community; and
          1. communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community; and
            1. undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by the territorial authority.
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