The Shire's role and influence 

The Shire must work within its legislative, financial and workforce resources. This means the Shire’s level of influence outside of its physical local government boundary and legislative provisions lessens its ability to control outcomes in certain areas.

Where the Shire has limited ability to achieve community goals and aspirations, the Shire can influence others to achieve change. The Shire can advocates with other stakeholders or establish partnerships with community groups, businesses and other levels of government. 

Key partners in delivering outcomes for the future:

• Kimberley Regional Council
• Kimberley Development Commission
• Other State and Federal Government departments and agencies
• Community groups, clubs, associations and organisations 
• East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Local businesses

​Role of the Shire

The Shire exists to provide and advocate for services, infrastructure and facilities to improve quality of life for everyone. It has varying roles to play when working towards achieving the vision and goals set by the community in the Strategic Community Plan.
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Lead
Plan and provide direction through policy and practices

Regulate
Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and local laws related to town planning, animal management, public health, parking and much more

Advocate
Being the voice for the local community, promoting local interests, responsible development and more Set how  transparent the background color is.

Fund
Provide grant funding or other resources to community groups or organisations to enable them to provide services to the community

Partner
Form strategic alliances and collaborate with external stakeholders to deliver services and projects

Provide
Directly provide a range of services, facilities and infrastructure to meet community needs, for example, swimming pools and libraries

The Community's role and influence 

The Plan reflects what the community has told us