Grey District Council

The Council decides the range of services and activities to be provided. Council sets the policy for the services and activities. They delegate the implementation of these to the staff and monitor their performance. In general, the Grey District Council is responsible for the following activities/services: **Co-ordinating the provision of essential services:** - Water supply to provide clean water for home, business and emergency use - Sewerage disposal systems - Stormwater and flood protection. To protect the Grey District from floods as best as practical and affordable - Roading to maintain a safe transport network which meets our needs - Solid waste management. The safe disposal of refuse and provision of recycling services - Emergency management, i.e. Reduction, Readiness, Response and Recovery **Managing and protecting the environment and public health:** - Environmental management and monitoring to take care of community resources. E.g., Resource Management Act, District Plan - Establish and enforce rules to help people be safe and healthy. Such as liquor licensing, dog licenses and restaurant food safety - Park and town landscape maintenance - Recreation and leisure services. These help our community stay healthy and happy by promoting active recreation. Providing facilities such as swimming pools, playing fields and walking and cycling tracks - Providing special purpose community services and amenities. E.g., public libraries, public toilets, retirement housing **Improving community well-being:** - Working with community groups and agencies to help reach our common goals - Economic development - Community development and advocacy - Heritage and arts. To advance the unique identity and special character of our community A local authority can only undertake activities which are permitted by central government. Whilst Council can exercise its initiative in deciding its aim and policies, it must do so only within the laws, regulations and requirements set down by central government.