South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts8—Principles to be observed by a council
A council must act to uphold and promote observance of the following
principles in the performance of its roles and functions—
(a)
provide open, responsive and accountable government;
(b) be
responsive to the needs, interests and aspirations of individuals and groups
within its community;
(c)
participate with other councils, and with State and national governments, in
setting public policy and achieving 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 community;
(e) seek
to co-ordinate with State and national government in the planning and delivery
of services in which those governments have an interest;
(f) seek
to facilitate sustainable development and the protection of the environment
and 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)
seek to provide services, facilities and programs that
are adequate and appropriate and seek to ensure equitable access to its
services, facilities and programs;
(j)
achieve and maintain standards of good public administration;
(k)
ensure the sustainability of the council's long-term financial performance and
position.
Chapter 3—Constitution of councils