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About the Council

Our Vision

"Meeting the Challenges of our Unique and diverse Region"

Our Mission

  1. Work for the welfare of and provide leadership for the people of our Region, and be sensitive to community concerns and aspirations.
  2. Provide an equitable range of quality works and services.
  3. Encourage development with due regard to conservation, enhancement of the natural environment and the beauty of the area.
  4. Manage our resources to ensure the Community receives maximum benefit from their investment.
  5. Develop and support a committed, motivated, competent and safety conscious workforce with an ongoing commitment to risk management and training.

More Information

  • Department of Local Government Fact sheets

    The department has recently updated a series of brochures and prepared new fact sheets to provide information to residents and ratepayers about various aspects of local government.

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