The Litchfield Council objectives are based upon the provision of services in what is traditionally known as the “3R’s” (Roads, Rubbish and Recreation) with the principle of contracting out the provision of these services. The level of services under these functions are commensurate with a philosophy of low rates. Of more recent, Council services also include Regulatory Services Management, and Cemetery Management

Some of the major functions of the Council include:

• being an informed, responsible decision-maker and representative in the interests of its community;
  
• participating in public policy development and planning activities with the other spheres of Government;
  
• providing and co-ordinating services and facilities that benefit its area, ratepayers, residents and visitors;
  
• developing its community and resources in a socially just and sustainable manner;
  
• providing for the welfare, well-being and interests of individuals and groups within its community;
  
• representing the interests of its community to the wider community and other spheres of Government;
  
• planning at the local and regional level for the development and future requirements of its area;
  
• managing, developing, protecting, and conserving the environment.

The Litchfield Council has prepared a Business Plan 2006 - 2007 - superseeded by 08-09 to 11-12 (115.39 kB) in which it sets out the Councils principal activities and the proposed services under these activities.