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Municipal finance

Information, guidance and support for municipal financial management and the preparation of financial and statistical reporting documents.

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Introduction

Part 8 of the Municipal Government Act outlines the framework local councils and administrations must operate within when managing the finances of a municipality. Each municipality and regional services commission must follow specific requirements regarding budgets, borrowing, investing, corporate planning and financial reporting.

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