Mission statement

To receive revenue, control and give account of council funds.

Overall Functions

• Prepare and submit to the Ministry of Local Government applications for borrowing powers by the council.
• To consider and make recommendations on proposed investments by the council.
• Preparation of estimates of income and expenditure and consolidation of Council budget.
• Issue licences and permits for all rateable properties in the district.
• Preparation of quarterly financial statements and schedule of payments.
• Preparation of final accounts.
• Monitoring of council budget performance.
• Collection and supervision of revenue raising by council.
• Compilation and maintenance of the Council’s database of ratepayers.