Functions of a LALC.

(g)  to implement the wishes of its members (as decided at a meeting of the Council) with respect to the acquisition, management, use, control and disposal of land, and the acquisition, establishment and operation of enterprises (including enterprises that promote employment and employment training as a means of obtaining self-sufficiency for Aboriginal persons),

(h)  to consider application to prospect or mine for minerals on its land and to make recommendations to the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council in respect of such applications,

(i)  to make claims to Crown lands,

(j)  to acquire, construct, upgrade or extend residential accommodation for Aboriginal persons in its area,

(k)  to protect the interests of Aboriginal persons in its area in relation to the acquisition, management, use, control, and disposal of its land,

(l)  to negotiate with persons desiring to use, occupy or gain access to any part of its land,

(m)  to promote the protection of Aboriginal culture and heritage of Aboriginal persons in its area,

(n)  to ensure that no part of the income or property of the Council is transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend or bonus or otherwise by way of profit to members of the Council (nothing in this paragraph prevents the payment in good faith of remuneration to any officer or member of staff of the Council),

(o)  such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Darkinjung acknowledges that we operate and function on the lands of the Darkinyung people.

We pay our respect to these lands and its people. We acknowledge those ancestors that defended,walked and managed these lands for many generations before us and who have left a legacy of strong cultural, wisdom and knowledge embeded in these lands today.

We acknowledge and recognise all Aboriginal people who have come from other First Nations groups and who have now come to call this country their home. We acknowledge our Elders who are our knowledge holders, teachers and pioneers.

We recognise all Aboriginal people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities and
acknowledge the negative impact  and disconnection to family, land  and community.

We empower our youth who are our hope for a brighter and stronger future and who will be our future leaders.

We acknowledge and pay our respect to our Members who have gone before us and recognise their contribution to our people and community.