Role of Councillors Like Federal and State levels of government, residents go to the polls to elect the people they want to represent them in their local government area. Council elections are held every four years, the most recent having been in September 11th 1999. Councillors ' duties include attending Council and committee meetings, going to on-site inspections and being accessible to residents. They are responsible for making major decisions and deciding on policies which set the direction Council will take in its operations, services and activities. They are not paid a salary but receive a fee.
Most Councillors have other full or part-time jobs.
Your role is important We urge and encourage residents to take part in all Council activities by attending and addressing meetings, looking at plans and drawings of developments which are advertised in Council's weekly column in the local newspapers, sending letters, applications or petitions about local issues to Council. Page created by Canterbury City Council . Last updated April 2001.