- To provide educational services through the establishment and maintenance of Primary Schools, Nursery and Adult Education within the jurisdiction of the Council Area.
- To collaborate with the State and Federal Governments in the maintenance of law and order.
- To take responsibility for the registration of births, deaths and registration of marriages which occur within the area of the Local Government jurisdiction.
- To take responsibility for the provision and maintenance of community and recreation centres.
- To provide information and public enlightenment services.