The ACC's Charter comprises three core responsibilities:

(1) ACCs are a key facilitator of change and development in their region.  To do this, ACCs know their region and communities well, from an economic, social and environmental perspective, by:

• understanding the dynamics of their communities and region in terms of investment patterns and demographics;
  
• searching out the unique strategic advantages in the region that generate growth and development, and determining what is making these communities thrive;
  
• identifying and working in partnership with the leaders in the community who are able to build enthusiasm for new initiatives, and fostering their support;
  
• identifying issues that are impacting on their communities, and determining the needs and priorities arising from these issues; and
  
• being particularly conscious of any sector of disadvantage in their communities and region, and looking to ensure such disadvantage is addressed as a priority.
  

(2) ACCs are the link between Government, business and the community. To achieve this, ACCs create and maintain cross-regional networks with all levels of government, particularly the Federal Government by:

• promoting and disseminating information on Government policies and programmes, particularly those orientated towards business and communities;
  
• informing Government of the impact of policies and programmes on business and the community;
  
• from a local community context, providing comment on, and as appropriate endorsement of, project proposals submitted for consideration under Government programmes; and
  
• providing constructive and regular advice and feedback to Government on community needs, service and development requirements.
  

(3) ACCs facilitate whole-of-government responses to opportunities in their communities. To achieve this, ACCs act as a catalyst and coordination point for regional development by:

• drawing together the range of avenues and resources by which communities and regions can foster development;
  
• working to maintain constructive alliances with all levels of government, business and the community;
  
• actively identifying opportunities to bring whole-of-government solutions to community and regional issues; and
  
• facilitating the development and submission of suitable project proposals by local proponents and sharing ownership of the results.