South Australian Consolidated Acts

CITY OF ADELAIDE ACT 1998 - SECT 29

29—Objectives

The Council must, in the performance of its roles and functions—

            (a)         provide open, responsive and accountable government;

            (b)         be sensitive to the needs, interests and aspirations of individuals and groups within the City of Adelaide community;

            (c)         participate with other councils, and with State and national governments, in setting regional, State and national objectives;

            (d)         give due weight, in all its plans, policies and activities, to regional, State and national objectives and strategies concerning the economic, social, physical and environmental development and management of the City of Adelaide;

            (e)         seek to co-ordinate with State and national governments in the planning and delivery of services in which those governments have an interest;

            (f)         seek to ensure a proper balance within its community between economic, social, environmental and cultural considerations;

            (g)         manage its operations and affairs in a manner that emphasises the importance of service to the community;

            (h)         seek to ensure that Council resources are used fairly, effectively and efficiently;

                  (i)         provide services, facilities and programs that are adequate and appropriate and seek to ensure equitable access to its services, facilities and programs.