A councillor —
(a)
represents the interests of electors, ratepayers and residents of the
district; and
(b)
provides leadership and guidance to the community in the district; and
(c)
facilitates communication between the community and the council; and
(d)
participates in the local government’s decision-making processes at
council and committee meetings; and
(e)
performs such other functions as are given to a councillor by this Act or any
other written law.