Ian Felton (Council wrong to back climate change, Sunraysia Daily, September 10) appears not to understand the role of council. 

He bemoans “it appears to have become a trend for councils around Australia to become involved in national and global issues.” 

Councils are obliged under the Local Government Act to provide community leadership in areas relating to the social, economic and environmental viability and sustainability. We are also obliged to support state and federal governments on policy, including clim...