Pursuant to Section 5 of Act 171, Padang Terap District Council as a PBT works to regulate, control and plan the development and use of land and buildings within its administrative area:-
- Strengthening Council administration machinery in terms of quality productivity.
- Plan, construct and maintain public facilities and infrastructure.
- Coordinate the progress of development projects.
- Strengthening Council finances.
- Supervise hygiene and solid waste services.
- To oversee the cleanliness and enforcement of public health regulations.
- Area beautification.
- Consider and approve business premises licenses.
- Assess the property within the administrative area.
- Act as a designer to ensure the planned development.
