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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 - SECT 4
Local government principles underpin this Act
(1) To ensure the system of local government is accountable, effective,
efficient and sustainable, Parliament requires— (a) anyone who is performing
a responsibility under this Act to do so in accordance with the
local government principles; and
(b) any action that is taken under this Act
to be taken in a way that— (i) is consistent with the
local government principles; and
(ii) provides results that are consistent
with the local government principles, in as far as the results are within the
control of the person who is taking the action.
(2) The
"local government principles" are— (a) transparent and effective processes,
and decision-making in the public interest; and
(b) sustainable development
and management of assets and infrastructure, and delivery of effective
services; and
(c) democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful
community engagement; and
(d) good governance of, and by, local government;
and
(e) ethical and legal behaviour of councillors, local government
employees and councillor advisors.
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