Local authorities may provide information and advice on local film locations, crews, registering a location, permission to film, film trails and film history.
Local authorities, together with the Office of Public Works, may undertake flood prevention works such as construction of embankments and flood barriers, monitoring of water levels, and repairs and replacement of culverts and bridges.
Local authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.