Their services include:

• local roads, footpaths and street lighting
• water treatment and supply
• sewerage treatment and disposal
• rubbish, recycling and landfills
• parks, walkways and sportsfields
• recreation centres, libraries and pools
• animal control and bylaws
• civil defence
• pensioner housing
• economic development and tourism
• building and environmental health regulation
• cemeteries
• airport control
• health and safety
• resource planning.