6.3.1 Native Title
6.3.1.1 Local Government recognises and acknowledges the principles, processes and procedures as contained with Federal and State Native Title Legislation.
6.3.1.2 Local Government will continue to work cooperatively with the State Government, National Native Title Tribunal, Native Title Representative Bodies and traditional owners to seek consent native title determinations. If this cannot be achieved Local Government acknowledges the need to resolve native title determinations through court processes.
6.3.1.3 Local Government acknowledges that there are relative levels of impact on native title on rural and urban communities. Local Government will work with the State Government to identify and develop administrative and legislative solutions to ensure the specific needs of rural and urban communities are met.
6.3.2 Land Development
6.3.2.1 Local Government will work towards streamlining procedures and minimising costs associated with land development whilst observing appropriate community and environmental standards and maintaining a balance between commercial and public interests.
6.3.3 Economic Development
6.3.3.1 Local Governments should play a key role in the stimulation of regional economic development. Where appropriate, joint local bodies should be formed to assist with attraction of development opportunities to an area.
6.3.3.2 The Commonwealth and State Governments should encourage regional development as a means of relieving the pressures of urban growth in major centres.
6.3.3.3 The Commonwealth, State and Local Governments should work together to make it more attractive for private and public sector investors to supply affordable and appropriate housing and infrastructure in rural and remote areas.
6.3.3.4 Local Governments should ensure effective utilisation of the financial assistance from State and Commonwealth Departments that is available to support the operation of local development bodies and committees that promote economic development.
6.3.3.5 Local Governments should initiate, facilitate and participate in, local economic development strategies in conjunction with the Federal and State Governments and the local business sector as part of Local Governments' overall responsibilities.
6.3.3.6 Where State Government Departments are considering major developments in Local Government areas, the Co-ordinator General be directed by the State Government, to act as liaison in the first instance between the relevant Department(s) and Local Government(s) in accordance with the Protocol between the State and Local Governments.
6.3.3.7 Local Governments recognise the effect of Council core business on the development and function of their business community. Local Governments should work to facilitate the most favourable possible environment for business, having regard to all relevant matters within their jurisdiction including, but not limited to:
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level of regulation impacting on business development
costs of complying with documentation requirements of local regulations and by laws;
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efficiency of local infrastructure including roads, drainage, water supply, sewerage and waste disposal;
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appropriateness of building and land use controls in relation to the needs of business; and
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the level and incidence of local authority rates and charges.
6.3.4 Indigenous Cultural Heritage
6.3.4.1 Local Government acknowledges and supports the recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
6.3.4.2 Local Government will work with the State Government to streamline the operational processes and procedures associated with the legislative requirements to ensure these are practical and cost efficient.
