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To represent and act as an advocate for the interests of their communities.

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To consider and report and all matters referred by Council and its Committees, or any matters of interest or concern to the community board.

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To maintain an overview of services provided by Council within the community.

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To prepare an annual submission to the Council for expenditure within the community.

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To communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community.

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To undertake responsibilities as delegated by Council or its commitees.

Delegated Functions

Subject to compliance with Council strategies, policies, plans and legislation:

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To maintain an overview of road works, water supply, sewage, stormwater drainage, parks, recreational facilities, community activities and traffic management within the community and make recommendations to Council and its committees in accordance with their delegated functions.

To report and make recommendations to Council and its committees in accordance with their delegated functions on issues facing respective communities to promote public participation and communication within respective communities..

To undertake tasks, powers and functions as may be delegated by Council or its Committee in accordance with their delegated functions from time to time..

To control, expend and monitor funds as allocated by Council.

To allocate community board reserve funds to matters of a capital or non-recurring expenditure (eg studies, plans, investigations, community projects) which benefit the community subject to the following parameters:

• The allocations have been approved through the annual plan process, or
• Any other allocations to be approved by way of Council resolution.

To have input into Council and its committees on issues and plans affecting the respective communities.

To provide an effective mechanism for community feedback to Council.

To receive reports from Council appointees on Council matters relevant to the community boards.