2 Commencement s. 2 (1) This Act comes into operation on a day or days to be proclaimed. (2) The proclamation or proclamations made under subsection (1) must be made on or before 1 July 1990. 3 Definitions (1) In this Act— S. 3(1) def. of AAS inserted by No. 5/2014 s. 4(a). AAS means the accounting standards published by the Australian Accounting Standards Board from time to time; S. 3(1) def. of accounting records substituted as accounts and records by No. 109/2003 s. 72(1)(a), amended by No. 5/2014 s. 4(b). accounts and records includes— (a) the financial statements; and (b) any additional notes attached to, or intended to be read with, the financial statements; and (c) any working papers and other documents which are necessary to explain the financial statements; and (d) invoices, receipts, orders for the payment of money, bills of exchange, promissory notes, vouchers and other documents of prime entry; S. 3(1) def. of accounts repealed by No. 109/2003 s. 72(1)(a). * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of advisory committee inserted by No. 58/2010 s. 3(1). advisory committee means any committee established by the Council, other than a special committee, that provides advice to— (a) the Council; or (b) a special committee; or
S. 3(1) def. of Board repealed by No. 27/1997 s. 3(a). * * * * * capital improved value means the sum which land, if it were held for an estate in fee simple unencumbered by any lease, mortgage or other charge, might be expected to realize at the time of valuation if offered for sale on any reasonable terms and conditions which a genuine seller might in ordinary circumstances be expected to require; S. 3(1) def. of Chief Executive Officer inserted by No. 125/1993 s. 3(a), amended by No. 125/1993 s. 6(1). Chief Executive Officer means the person appointed by a Council to be its Chief Executive Officer or any person acting in that position; s. 3 S. 3(1) def. of competitive tendering statement inserted by No. 40/1994 s. 4, repealed by No. 59/1999 s. 5(a). * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of corporation amended by Nos 35/2008 s. 3(1), 20/2012 s. 226(Sch. 5 item 19). corporation includes— (a) any body corporate, whether formed or incorporated within or outside the State of ; and * * * * *
S. 3(1) def. of exhibition roll inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 12(1)(b). exhibition roll means the roll prepared under section 23; S. 3(1) def. of exhibition roll date inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 12(1)(b). exhibition roll date means— (a) the day that is 100 days before election day; or (b) an earlier day than the day that is 100 days before election day and which is specified in an Order in Council for the purposes of this definition; S. 3(1) def. of farm land inserted by No. 91/1994 s. 35(a). farm land has the same meaning as it has in the Valuation of Land Act 1960; S. 3(1) def. of finance lease inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 72(1)(b). s. 3 finance lease means a finance lease within the meaning of the Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Research Foundation; S. 3(1) def. of financial statements inserted by No. 5/2014 s. 4(a). financial statements— (a) subject to paragraph (b), means the financial statements and the notes attached to, or intended to be read with, the financial statements prepared in accordance with the current AAS as it applies to the general purpose financial reports of local governments; (b) in sections 126 and 127, means the financial statements referred to in paragraph (a) but does not include the notes referred to in that paragraph; S. 3(1) def. of financial year substituted by No. 99/1994 s. 3(1). financial year means the period of 12 months ending on 30 June each year;
S. 28(1B) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 14, substituted by No. 67/2008 s. 26(2). (1B) A Councillor must notify the Chief Executive Officer in writing if there has been any change to any entitlement relating to enrolment of the Councillor under section 11. S. 28(1C) inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 26(2). (1C) A notification under subsection (1B) must specify the nature of the change and the date on which the change occurred. S. 28(2) amended by No. 67/2008 s. 26(3). (2) If a Councillor ceases to have a qualification entitling the Councillor to continue in office, the Councillor continues to hold the office of Councillor for 50 days after ceasing to be qualified. (3) A Councillor to whom subsection (2) applies, goes out of office at the expiry of the period specified in subsection (2) unless the Councillor has within that period— (a) obtained a qualification entitling him or her to continue to be a Councillor; and S. 28(3)(b) amended by No. 125/1993 s. 14(e). (b) lodged a written statement with the Chief Executive Officer specifying that qualification. S. 28(4) inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 26(4). (4) Despite subsection (3), a Councillor does not go out of office if the Councillor has only failed to comply with subsection (3)(b) within the period specified in subsection (2). S. 28A inserted by No. 53/2009 s. 3. 28A Disqualification to be a Councillor due to conflicting duties s. 28A (1) Subject to section 28B, unless subsection (2) applies, a person is not capable of becoming or continuing to be a Councillor or nominating as a candidate at an election under this Act if the person is— (a) a member of the Parliament of Victoria or of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of
(b) that person lodges an appeal in respect of the conviction— he or she is taken to be on leave of absence from the office of Councillor and their allowance must be withheld until the appeal is determined or withdrawn. S. 29(8) inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 11(3), amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 80.1). (8) If the conviction referred to in subsection (7) is quashed or set aside following the appeal— (a) the leave of absence the Councillor was required to take ceases; and (b) the Councillor is entitled to receive any allowances that were withheld during the leave period. S. 30 amended by No. 15/1992 s. 5(2)(b)–(e), substituted by No. 67/2008 s. 12. 30 Relief from disqualification s. 30 (1) Any person convicted of an offence referred to in section 29(2), and disqualified, may apply to VCAT for relief from that disqualification after a period of 4 years from the date of the conviction. (2) VCAT may grant a person who has made an application under subsection (1) relief from disqualification if VCAT is satisfied that the person is a fit and proper person to seek office as a Councillor having regard to— (a) the nature of the offence that gave rise to the disqualification; and (b) the conduct of the person since the disqualification; and (c) any other relevant considerations.
S. 38(2A) inserted by No. 15/1992 s. 6. (2A) If an extraordinary vacancy is caused by the declaration of a municipal electoral tribunal, the extraordinary vacancy occurs on the following days— S. 38(2A)(a) amended by No. 52/1998 s. 311(Sch. 1 item 55.1). (a) if an application for review to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is not served within 7 days of the decision of the municipal electoral tribunal, on the day after that period; S. 38(2A)(b) amended by No. 52/1998 s. 311(Sch. 1 item 55.1). (b) if an application for review to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is dismissed, on the day the decision is given. S. 38(2AA) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 18(3). (2AA) If an extraordinary vacancy is caused by the decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on an application for review, the extraordinary vacancy occurs on the day the decision is given. S. 38(2B) inserted by No. 15/1992 s. 6, amended by No. 109/2003 ss 16(1)(a), 18(4). (2B) Subsection (2A) or (2AA) applies in respect of a general election and for that purpose all the extraordinary vacancies are deemed to have occurred on the same day as determined in accordance with that subsection. s. 38 S. 38(2C) inserted by No. 15/1992 s. 6, amended by No. 109/2003 s. 18(5). (2C) Despite subsection (3), if more than one extraordinary vacancy in a ward is caused by the declaration of a municipal electoral tribunal or the decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, an election must be held to fill all the extraordinary vacancies at the same time. S. 38(3) substituted by No. 13/1990 s. 7, amended by No. 109/2003 s. 18(6). (3) If more than 1 extraordinary vacancy occurs in respect of the same ward and an election is required to be held to fill the vacancies on the same day, one election must be held to fill all the extraordinary vacancies at the same time.
S. 41A inserted by No. 99/1994 s. 7. 41A Election or poll by postal voting S. 41A(1) amended by Nos 76/1997 s. 12(1)(a), 35/2008 s. 17(1). (1) Subject to subsections (2A) and (2B), a Council may decide that all voting at an election or at a poll of voters is to be by means of postal voting. (2) If the Council makes such a decision, the returning officer must— S. 41A(2)(a) amended by No. 76/1997 s. 12(1)(b). (a) state in the public notice of the election or poll that all voting at the election or poll is to be by postal voting; and S. 41A(2)(b) amended by No. 76/1997 s. 12(1)(b). (b) send or deliver to each voter on the voters' roll who is entitled to vote at the election or poll— (i) a postal vote certificate or declaration; (ii) a ballot paper for postal voting; (iii) a prepaid envelope for the return of the certificate and ballot paper; (iv) instructions on how to vote; s. 41A (v) notice of how and when the ballot paper must be returned by; (vi) any document prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph; (vii) any other material that the returning officer thinks is appropriate. S. 41A(2A) inserted by No. 35/2008 s. 17(2). (2A) Voting at a general election must be conducted by the same means, whether attendance or postal voting, as the previous general election was conducted unless the Council has decided at least 8 months before the election day to change the means of conducting the voting.
(3) In a prosecution of a person for an alleged offence against subsection (1) or (2), it is a defence if the person proves that the person— (a) did not know; and (b) could not reasonably be expected to have known— that the matter or thing was likely to mislead a voter when casting the voter's vote. S. 55B inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 24, amended by No. 64/2009 s. 11. 55B Heading to electoral advertisements s. 55B The proprietor of a newspaper must cause the word "advertisement" to be printed as a headline in letters not smaller than 10 point to each article or paragraph in the proprietor's newspaper containing electoral matter, the insertion— (a) of which is, or is to be, paid for; or (b) for which any reward or compensation or promise of reward or compensation is, or is to be, made. In the case of a natural person, 10 penalty units; In the case of a body corporate, 50 penalty units. S. 55C inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 24. 55C Authors to be identified S. 55C(1) amended by No. 64/2009 s. 12. (1) A person must not during the election period— (a) print, publish or distribute; or (b) cause, permit or authorise to be printed, published or distributed— a newspaper, circular or pamphlet containing an article, report, letter or other matter containing electoral matter unless the author's name and
S. 60(3) amended by No. 64/2009 s. 17(3). (3) Except as provided in this Act, a person must not— S. 60(3)(a) repealed by No. 64/2009 s. 17(2). * * * * * S. 60(3)(b) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 29(f). (b) attempt to obtain in the voting centre any information as to the candidate for whom any voter has or is to vote; or S. 60(3)(c) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 29(e). (c) communicate to any person any information obtained in a voting centre as to the candidate for whom any voter has or is to vote. 120 penalty units or imprisonment for 1 year. S. 60(4) repealed by No. 64/2009 s. 17(4). * * * * * S. 61 amended by No. 64/2009 s. 18. 61 Penalty on officers s. 61 Any returning officer, authorised person or interpreter who does any wilful or negligent act of omission or commission contrary to this Part is guilty of an offence and liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding 60 penalty units.
S. 71(3)(ab) inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 32(3), amended by No. 44/2011 s. 6. (ab) if under subsection (2), the Mayor is elected for a term of 2 years, the next election of Mayor is 2 years after the fourth Saturday in October but not later than 30 November in the second year after the election; or S. 71(3)(b) amended by No. 76/1995 s. 10(1)(c). (b) as soon as possible after any vacancy in the office of Mayor occurs. S. 71(4) amended by No. 76/1995 s. 10(1)(d). (4) The election of a Mayor after the period specified in this section does not invalidate the election. S. 71(5) substituted by No. 76/1995 s. 10(2), repealed by No. 5/2001 s. 30(1). * * * * * S. 71(6) substituted by No. 76/1995 s. 10(2). (6) The Mayor of a Shire Council may be titled the President. S. 71(7) substituted by No. 76/1995 s. 10(2). (7) Any reference to "Mayor" includes a reference to "Lord Mayor" or "President" as the case may be. 72 Term of office S. 72(1) amended by No. 76/1995 s. 10(3)(a). s. 72 (1) The office of Mayor becomes vacant— S. 72(1)(a) amended by No. 76/1995 s. 10(3)(a). (a) at 6 a.m. on the day of the election of the Mayor; or (b) if he or she dies or ceases to be a Councillor; or
(a) the nomination or appointment by the Council of the Councillor to a position for which the Councillor will not be remunerated; (b) the election of the Mayor under section 71 or the appointment of an acting Mayor under section 73(3); (c) a decision in relation to the payment of allowances to the Mayor or Councillors under section 74 or 74C(2); S. 79C(1)(d) substituted by No. 63/2012 s. 12(1). (d) the adoption of a policy under section 75B in relation to the reimbursement of expenses; s. 79C (e) the adoption of a Councillor Code of Conduct under section 76C; (f) an application to a Councillor Conduct Panel or VCAT under Division 1B; (g) an application for an exemption under section 80; (h) the appointment of members and Chairpersons of special committees; S. 79C(1)(i) amended by No. 64/2009 s. 47(b). (i) a resolution that has the effect of making the Councillors eligible or ineligible for the superannuation guarantee under taxation legislation; S. 79C(1)(j) inserted by No. 64/2009 s. 47(c). (j) the conduct of a Councillor with respect to— (i) an internal dispute that involves the Councillor; S. 79C(1)(j)(ii) amended by No. 58/2010 s. 16(a). (ii) an allegation of misconduct or serious misconduct (as defined in section 81A) by the Councillor; S. 79C(1)(k) inserted by No. 58/2010 s. 16(b). (k) a submission provided to an electoral representation review under section 219F;
(b) if the Councillor realises that he or she has a conflict of interest after consideration of the matter has begun, as soon as the Councillor becomes aware that he or she has a conflict of interest. S. 80B inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 24. 80B Members of Council staff to disclose conflicts of interest in respect of delegated functions s. 80B S. 80B(1) substituted by No. 58/2010 s. 18(1). (1) This section applies to— (a) a member of Council staff who has been delegated a power, duty or function of the Council under section 98(1) or 98(3) or under another Act; (b) the Chief Executive Officer who has been given a power, duty or function under this Act or another Act; (c) any other member of Council staff who has been delegated a power, duty or function of the Chief Executive Officer under section 98(2). S. 80B(2) amended by No. 64/2009 s. 24. (2) A member of Council staff who has a conflict of interest in a matter in which they also have delegated power, duty or function must— (a) not exercise the power or discharge the duty or function; and (b) in the case of the Chief Executive Officer, disclose the type of interest and the nature of the interest to— (i) the Mayor, in writing, as soon as he or she becomes aware of the conflict of interest in the matter; and (ii) the Council by no later than the next ordinary meeting of the Council.
that return and the date the current ordinary return is submitted. S. 81(2) amended by Nos 99/1994 s. 9(b), 109/2003 ss 49(3), 63(a), substituted by No. 67/2008 s. 25(2), amended by No. 64/2009 s. 26(1). (2) A person who becomes a Councillor or a member of a special committee must submit a primary return in the prescribed form to the Chief Executive Officer within— (a) in the case of a Councillor— (i) 30 days of election day; or (ii) 7 days of making the oath of office of a Councillor; or (b) 30 days of becoming a member of a special committee. s. 81 60 penalty units. S. 81(2A) inserted by No. 13/1990 s. 10. (2A) A Council may exempt a member of a special committee who is not a Councillor from being required to submit a primary return or an ordinary return. S. 81(2B) inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 25(3). (2B) The Council must review any exemptions in force under subsection (2A) within the period of 12 months after a general election. S. 81(3) amended by No. 58/2010 s. 20(2). (3) If a person is re-elected or reappointed upon completion of his or her term of office as a Councillor or member of a special committee, the Councillor or member of a special committee does not have to submit a new primary return. S. 81(4) substituted by No. 99/1994 s. 9(c), amended by Nos 109/2003 s. 63(b), 67/2008 s. 25(4), 64/2009 s. 26(2). (4) Any person who becomes a nominated officer must within 30 days of becoming a nominated officer submit a primary return in the prescribed form to the Chief Executive Officer. 60 penalty units.
S. 81(4A) inserted by No. 99/1994 s. 9(c). (4A) Any person who becomes a nominated officer solely because of the amendment made to this Act by section 8 of the Local Government (Amendment) Act 1994 is deemed for the purposes of subsection (4) to have become a nominated officer on the date section 8 of that Act came into operation. S. 81(5) amended by Nos 99/1994 s. 9(b), 109/2003 s. 63(c), substituted by No. 67/2008 s. 25(5), amended by No. 64/2009 s. 26(3). (5) A Councillor, a member of a special committee or a nominated officer must submit an ordinary return in the prescribed form to the Chief Executive Officer on— S. 81(5)(a) amended by No. 58/2010 s. 20(3)(a). (a) 30 June or within 40 days after 30 June; and S. 81(5)(b) amended by No. 58/2010 s. 20(3)(b). (b) 31 December or within 40 days after 31 December. s. 81 60 penalty units. S. 81(6) amended by Nos 109/2003 s. 63(d), 64/2009 s. 26(4). (6) A Councillor, a member of a special committee or a nominated officer must disclose the following information in the primary return as at the date of the primary return— S. 81(6)(a) amended by No. 34/1996 s. 4(1)(b). (a) the name of any company or other body in which he or she holds any office whether as a director or otherwise; S. 81(6)(b) substituted by Nos 34/1996 s. 4(1)(c), 67/2008 s. 25(6). (b) the name or description of any company or body in which he or she holds a beneficial interest unless the total value of the interest does not exceed $10 000 and the total value of issued shares of the company or body exceeds $10 million;
S. 81(6)(c) inserted by No. 34/1996 s. 4(1)(c). (c) the address or description of any land in the municipal district of the Council or in a municipal district which adjoins that municipal district in which he or she has any beneficial interest other than by way of security for any debt; S. 81(6)(d) inserted by No. 34/1996 s. 4(1)(c). (d) a concise description of any trust in which he or she holds a beneficial interest or of which he or she is a trustee and a member of his or her family holds a beneficial interest; S. 81(6)(e) inserted by No. 34/1996 s. 4(1)(c). (e) any other substantial interest whether of a pecuniary nature or not of him or her or of a member of his or her family of which he or she is aware and which he or she considers might appear to raise a material conflict between his or her private interest and his or her public duty as a Councillor, a member of a special committee or nominated officer. 60 penalty units. S. 81(6A) inserted by No. 43/1993 s. 13, repealed by No. 109/2003 s. 63(e). * * * * * s. 81 S. 81(7) amended by No. 64/2009 s. 26(5). (7) A Councillor, a member of a special committee or a nominated officer must disclose in an ordinary return the following information in relation to the return period— (a) if he or she has held an office whether as director or otherwise in any company or body, corporate or unincorporate—the name of the company or body;
(2) If an application is made to a Councillor Conduct Panel or VCAT for a finding of misconduct or serious misconduct against a person who is a Councillor before a general election, and that person is not returned to the office of Councillor as a result of the general election, the application made against that person who was a Councillor before the election lapses. (3) If an application is made to a Councillor Conduct Panel or VCAT for a finding of misconduct or serious misconduct against a person who is a Councillor before a general election, and that person is returned to the office of Councillor as a result of the general election, the application made against the Councillor may resume, whether or not the applicants were returned as a result of the general election. (4) An application under section 81E against a person who is a Councillor before a general election must resume after the general election is held whether or not the person is returned to the office of Councillor. S. 81O inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 18. 81O Breach of Act by Councillor s. 81O (1) This section applies if it appears to a Councillor Conduct Panel that a Councillor has committed an offence under this Act. (2) A Councillor Conduct Panel must by notice in writing notify the Secretary that a Councillor appears to have committed an offence under this Act as soon as the Panel becomes aware of the apparent offence. S. 81P inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 18. 81P Investigation by inspector of municipal administration (1) The Secretary may at any time (whether or not the Secretary has received a notice under section 81O), by notice, require a Councillor
S. 86(6) inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 37. (6) The Council must review any delegations to a special committee in force under this section within the period of 12 months after a general election. S. 86(7) inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 37, repealed by No. 63/2012 s. 15. * * * * * S. 87 substituted by No. 67/2008 s. 38. 87 Special committee meetings s. 87 (1) The Council must keep a register of delegations to special committees. (2) The Council may appoint a Chairperson for a special committee. (3) If the Council has not appointed a Chairperson under subsection (2), the members of a special committee must appoint a Chairperson. (4) If the Chairperson is not present at a meeting of a special committee the members must appoint a Chairperson for that meeting. (5) A meeting of a special committee must be held at a time and place determined by the special committee. (6) If the special committee has not appointed a time and place for a meeting under subsection (5), the Chairperson, or if the Chairperson is incapable of doing so, the Council, must fix the time and place of the next meeting. (7) Until approved by the Council a decision of a special committee which does not relate to a matter delegated to the special committee cannot be given effect to.
S. 94D inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 67. 94D Duty of Chief Executive Officer The Chief Executive Officer must give Council staff an opportunity to apply for any vacant permanent full-time Council staff position that the Chief Executive Officer intends to fill. S. 95 amended by No. 27/1997 s. 5(1), substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 67. 95 Conduct principles s. 94D (1) Council staff must in the course of their employment— (a) act impartially; S. 95(1)(b) amended by No. 67/2008 s. 45. (b) act with integrity including avoiding conflicts of interest; (c) accept accountability for results; (d) provide responsive service. (2) Nothing in subsection (1)(c) affects the granting of an indemnity to a member of Council staff in respect of any liability or limits the effect of— (a) any such indemnity, whether granted before or after the commencement of section 67 of the Local Government (Democratic Reform) Act 2003; or (b) any immunity conferred on a member of Council staff by or under any Act, whether before or after that commencement. S. 95AA inserted by No. 67/2008 s. 46. 95AA Code of conduct for Council staff (1) A Chief Executive Officer must develop and implement a code of conduct for Council staff. (2) A code of conduct for Council staff must include any matters which are prescribed for the purposes of this section.
(e) confidentiality under section 77 has been maintained; probity auditor means a person appointed by the Secretary under section 107. S. 105 repealed by No. 125/1993 s. 11(1), new s. 105 inserted by No. 63/2012 s. 18. 105 Chief Executive Officer must advise of complaint If the Chief Executive Officer becomes aware of a complaint, the Chief Executive Officer must— (a) immediately advise the Mayor about the complaint; and (b) at the next meeting of the Council, advise the Council about the complaint when the meeting is closed to members of the public. S. 106 repealed by No. 125/1993 s. 11(1), new s. 106 inserted by No. 63/2012 s. 18. 106 Request to appoint a probity auditor (1) The Chief Executive Officer may, at any time after complying with section 105(a), request the Secretary to appoint a probity auditor in relation to the complaint. (2) If the Chief Executive Officer makes a request under subsection (1), the Chief Executive Officer must immediately advise the Mayor that he or she has done so. (3) If the Mayor has not received any advice under subsection (2), the Mayor may request the Secretary to appoint a probity auditor in relation to the complaint. S. 107 repealed by No. 125/1993 s. 11(1), new s. 107 inserted by No. 63/2012 s. 18. s. 105 107 Secretary may appoint a probity auditor (1) If after receiving a request under section 106 in relation to a complaint, the Secretary considers that the appointment of a probity auditor could assist in ensuring probity in dealing with the complaint, the Secretary may appoint a person whom the Secretary considers has suitable qualifications to be a probity auditor in relation to that complaint.
(b) any other place required by the regulations. Note to s. 126(4) inserted by No. 5/2014 s. 7(4). Note In addition, a Council must ensure that the current Strategic Resource Plan is published on the Council's Internet website (see section 82A(2)(ab)(ii)). S. 127 substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 71. 127 Council must prepare a budget s. 127 (1) A Council must prepare a budget for each financial year. (2) The Council must ensure that the budget contains— S. 127(2)(a) substituted by No. 5/2014 s. 8(1). (a) financial statements in the form and containing the information required by the regulations; S. 127(2)(b) amended by No. 5/2014 s. 8(2). (b) a description of the services and initiatives to be funded in the budget; S. 127(2)(c) amended by No. 5/2014 s. 8(2). (c) a statement as to how the services and initiatives described under paragraph (b) will contribute to achieving the strategic objectives specified in the Council Plan; S. 127(2)(d) substituted by No. 5/2014 s. 8(3). (d) Major Initiatives, being initiatives identified by the Council as priorities, to be undertaken during the financial year; S. 127(2)(da) inserted by No. 5/2014 s. 8(3). (da) for services to be funded in the budget, the prescribed indicators of service performance that are required to be reported against in the performance statement under section 131; S. 127(2)(db) inserted by No. 5/2014 s. 8(3). (db) the prescribed measures relating to those indicators; S. 127(2)(e) amended by No. 5/2014 s. 8(4). (e) any other information required by the regulations.
S. 161(2B) inserted by No. 63/2012 s. 21(3). (2B) The Minister may, by notice published in the Government Gazette, make guidelines for or with respect to— (a) the objectives of differential rating; (b) suitable uses of differential rating powers; (c) the types or classes of land that are appropriate for differential rating. S. 161(3) amended by Nos 34/1996 s. 19(3)(a), 63/2012 s. 21(4). (3) A Council which declares a differential rate must ensure that copies of the following information are available on its Internet website and for public inspection at the Council office— S. 161(3)(a) repealed by No. 34/1996 s. 19(3)(b), new s. 161(3)(a) inserted by No. 63/2012 s. 21(5). (a) the definition of the types or classes of land which are subject to the rate; s. 161 S. 161(3)(b) amended by No. 63/2012 s. 21(6). (b) the objectives of the differential rate; S. 161(3)(c) amended by Nos 34/1996 s. 19(3)(c), 63/2012 s. 21(7). (c) the rate and amount of rates payable in relation to each type or class of land and what proportion of the total rates and charges this represents; (d) any other information which the Council considers it necessary to make available. S. 161(4) repealed by No. 34/1996 s. 19(4), new s. 161(4) inserted by No. 63/2012 s. 21(8). (4) On the recommendation of the Minister, the Governor in Council may by Order in Council prohibit any Council from making a declaration of a differential rate in respect of a type or class of land, if the Minister considers that the declaration would be inconsistent with any guidelines made under subsection (2B).
(c) the provision of sewage services; (d) any other prescribed service. (2) A service rate or service charge may be declared on the basis of any criteria specified by the Council in the rate or charge. 163 Special rate and special charge s. 163 (1) A Council may declare a special rate, a special charge or a combination of both only for the purposes of— (a) defraying any expenses; or (b) repaying (with interest) any advance made to or debt incurred or loan raised by the Council— in relation to the performance of a function or the exercise of a power of the Council, if the Council considers that the performance of the function or the exercise of the power is or will be of special benefit to the persons required to pay the special rate or special charge. S. 163(1A) inserted by No. 27/1997 s. 10. (1A) A Council must not make a declaration under subsection (1) unless it has given public notice of its intention to make the declaration at least 28 days before making the declaration. S. 163(1B) inserted by No. 27/1997 s. 10. (1B) In addition to any other requirements specified by this Act, the public notice must— (a) contain an outline of the proposed declaration; and (b) set out the date on which it is proposed to make the declaration; and S. 163(1B)(c) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 80(1). (c) advise that copies of the proposed declaration are available for inspection at the Council office for at least 28 days after the publication of the notice.
(i) it considers that the person's circumstances have so changed that the payment would no longer cause hardship to the person; or (ii) the person no longer owns or occupies the land in relation to which the rate or charge was levied; and (b) require the payment of interest for the late payment of the rate or charge, as if the deferral had not occurred. 171 Waiver S. 171(1) substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 85. (1) The Council may waive the whole or part of any rate or charge or interest in relation to— (a) an eligible recipient under subsection (4); or (b) any other class of persons determined by the Council for the purpose of waiving rates or charges on the grounds of financial hardship. S. 171(2) substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 85. (2) A resolution of the Council for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) must include the objectives to be achieved by the waiver. S. 171(3) repealed by No. 109/2003 s. 85. * * * * * S. 171(4) amended by Nos 78/1991 s. 7(1), 82/2004 s. 13(Sch. item 5.1). s. 171 (4) The following provisions apply to the waiver of the whole or part of any rates or charges or interest in relation to eligible recipients within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 who are entitled to be granted a concession under a relevant concession order made under that Act— S. 171(4)(a) repealed by No. 82/2004 s. 13(Sch. item 5.2). * * * * *
S. 171(5A) inserted by No. 78/1991 s. 7(3). (5A) The Council may also waive an amount of rate or charge or interest payable by a person if the person has a legally enforceable right to recover that amount (whether directly or indirectly) from an eligible recipient who would be eligible to apply for a waiver of that amount under subsection (4) if that eligible recipient was liable to the Council for that amount. S. 171(5B) inserted by No. 78/1991 s. 7(3). (5B) The Council may only waive the amount under subsection (5A) on the application of the eligible recipient. (6) A person who— (a) gives to a Council any information which is false or misleading in any material particular in respect of an application under this section; or (b) fails to notify a Council of any change in circumstances which is relevant to an application or to a waiver granted under this section— is guilty of an offence. 10 penalty units. S. 171A inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 86. 171A Waiver by application—financial hardship s. 171A (1) A person who— (a) is suffering financial hardship; or (b) would suffer financial hardship if that person paid the full amount of a rate or charge for which he or she is liable— may apply to a Council for the waiver of the whole or part of any rate or charge or of any interest imposed for late payment.
(iv) if the planning scheme for the area does not contain any relevant policies or specific objectives, the works and projects proposed for the construction of a road or for the drainage of any land are unnecessary, unreasonable, excessive, insufficient, unsuitable or costly, having regard to the locality or environment and to the probable use of the road or drainage of the land. S. 185(3) substituted by No. 52/1998 s. 311(Sch. 1 item 55.7), amended by No. 67/2008 s. 62(3). (3) On a review, VCAT may, by order— (a) vary the special rate or special charge declared by the Council in relation to its application to the applicant; or (b) set aside the special rate or special charge if satisfied that the ground in subsection (2)(b)(ii), (iii) or (iv) is established; or (c) dismiss the application and confirm the special rate or special charge. S. 185(4) substituted by No. 52/1998 s. 311(Sch. 1 item 55.7), amended by No. 67/2008 s. 62(4). (4) If VCAT sets aside a special rate or special charge made in a particular year, the Council may declare and levy a new special rate or special charge for that year even if the year has ended. S. 185AA inserted by No. 52/1998 s. 311(Sch. 1 item 55.8), amended by No. 67/2008 s. 63(1). 185AA Application for declaration s. 185AA (1) A person may apply to VCAT for a declaration concerning the validity of a decision referred to in section 185(1). S. 185AA(2) amended by No. 67/2008 s. 63(2). (2) On an application under subsection (1) VCAT may make any declaration it thinks appropriate in the circumstances.
(i) consider a risk assessment report (including appropriate reporting arrangements) from an appropriately qualified person; and (ii) obtain the approval of the Minister; and (iii) obtain the approval of the Treasurer. S. 193(5D) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 89(1). (5D) The Minister may make guidelines for the purposes of subsections (5A) and (5C). S. 193(5E) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 89(1). (5E) Guidelines made under subsection (5D) must be published in the Government Gazette. S. 193(5F) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 89(1). (5F) Subsections (6) to (9) only apply if the approval of the Minister is required as a result of the application of subsection (5C). S. 193(5G) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 89(1). (5G) Before a Council does anything under subsection (1) that would include participation in the formation or operation of, or any partnership, arrangement or venture with, an entity which would have the power to borrow money in its own right, the Council must obtain the approval of the Minister. (6) The Minister may request a Council to provide any additional information. s. 193 (7) The Minister's approval may be given on any condition that the Minister thinks fit, including a condition that a poll of voters be held in respect of a decision of the Council to do anything referred to in subsection (1) or (4). S. 193(8) repealed by No. 35/2008 s. 24. * * * * * S. 193(9) amended by No. 13/1990 s. 24(a). (9) The Minister may in respect of a municipal enterprise—
regional corporation determines should be included; and S. 196(5)(b) amended by No. 99/1994 s. 12(2). (b) be kept at the office of the regional library; and S. 196(5)(c) amended by No. 99/1994 s. 12(2). (c) be used only by resolution of the regional library. S. 196(6) amended by No. 99/1994 s. 12(2). s. 196 (6) All courts, judges and persons acting judicially must take judicial notice of the imprint of the seal of a regional library on any document and must presume that the document was properly sealed until the contrary is proved. S. 196(7) substituted by No. 99/1994 s. 12(3), amended by Nos 27/1997 s. 17, 23/2000 s. 5(a)(b), substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 72(3). (7) The following provisions apply to a regional library as if it were a Council and as if the members of its governing body were Councillors— S. 196(7)(a) amended by No. 64/2009 s. 59(1). (a) sections 75 to 81 (except section 75C); S. 196(7)(b) amended by No. 63/2012 s. 24. (b) Division 2 of Part 4 (except sections 84 and 89); (c) Division 3 of Part 4 except— (i) section 98; and (ii) that a reference to a senior officer is to be construed as if paragraph (b) of the definition of senior officer were omitted;
(3) A Council must comply with any obligation imposed by such a Code that applies to the Council. (4) Any agreement or arrangement entered into by a Council in contravention of subsection (3) is not void only because of that contravention. S. 208I substituted by No. 59/1999 s. 4. 208I Ministerial guidelines (1) The Minister may publish in the Government Gazette guidelines for Councils in relation to the Best Value Principles. (2) If a Council deals with a matter in accordance with an applicable guideline, it is to be taken to have complied with the Best Value Principles in respect of that matter. S. 208J inserted by No. 59/1999 s. 4. 208J Minister must consult s. 208I (1) Before publishing a Code under section 208H or a guideline under section 208I, the Minister must consult with any local government body that the Minister thinks it appropriate to consult with. (2) In this section local government body means— (a) a Council; (b) an organisation that the Minister considers represents local government interests and that the Minister has declared, by notice published in the Government Gazette, to be a local government body. _______________ Division 1—Inquiries and suspension of Councillors 209 Minister may appoint Commissioner and establish inquiry s. 209
S. 219H inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 32. 219H Application of Division s. 219H This Division applies to a Council if the Victorian Electoral Commission considers that— (a) the boundaries for the wards of a Council are unlikely to meet the requirement specified in section 219D(1)(c) at the time of the next general election; and (b) the Council is not scheduled to conduct an electoral representation review under Division 2 before the next general election. S. 219I inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 32. 219I Definitions In this Division— S. 219I def. of reviewer substituted by No. 58/2010 s. 29. reviewer means the Victorian Electoral Commission established under section 6 of the Electoral Act 2002; subdivision review means a subdivision review conducted under section 219N. S. 219J inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 32. 219J Duty of Victorian Electoral Commission If this Division applies to a Council, the Victorian Electoral Commission must not later than 2 years before the Council is to hold a general election notify the Minister in writing that this Division applies to the Council. S. 219K inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 32, substituted by No. 58/2010 s. 30. 219K Power of Minister If the Minister receives notice from the Victorian Electoral Commission under section 219J in relation to a Council, the Minister may— (a) require the reviewer to conduct a subdivision review of the Council; and
(i) on and from the date on which the money became due; or (ii) in the case of a court order requiring payment of the money, on and from the date of the court order; and (c) continues to be payable until the payment or recovery of the money. S. 227A(3) substituted by No. 23/2000 s. 6. (3) The interest rate specified by the Council must not be more than the rate fixed under section 2 of the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983. S. 227A(4) repealed by No. 23/2000 s. 6. * * * * * (5) If the Council sets a new interest rate, the new rate takes effect on the date set by the Council and applies from that date to all money (other than interest) owing to the Council on that date. S. 228 substituted by No. 13/1990 s. 27. 228 Indemnity provision s. 228 S. 228(1) amended by Nos 43/1993 s. 4(b)(c), 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1), 54/1998 s. 22(a)(b), 109/2003 s. 93(c), 67/2008 s. 78. (1) The Crown must indemnify and keep indemnified the Minister and the Secretary and any member of a local government panel against all actions or claims (whether arising during or after the term of office or employment of the Minister or Secretary or member of the panel) in respect of any act or thing done or omitted to be done in good faith in the exercise or purported exercise of any function or power conferred on the Minister or Secretary or member of the panel by or under this Act. (2) Part II of the Crown Proceedings Act 1958 applies in respect of any proceedings to which subsection (1) applies.
Act) by the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2010, sections 5(4) and 12 of that 1989 Act continue to apply as if that 1989 Act had not been repealed. S. 245 inserted by No. 13/2013 s. 36. 245 Transitional provision—Statute Law Amendment (Directors' Liability) Act 2013 (1) For the avoidance of doubt, section 239A applies with respect to an offence against a provision specified in subsection (2) of that section that is alleged to have been committed by a body corporate on or after the commencement of section 34 of the Statute Law Amendment (Directors' Liability) Act 2013. (2) This section does not limit section 14 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984. S. 246 inserted by No. 5/2014 s. 16. 246 Local Government Amendment (Performance Reporting and Accountability) Act 2014—financial year commencing on 1 July 2013 s. 246 Despite the amendments made to this Act by sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (except subsection (1)) and 12 of the Local Government Amendment (Performance Reporting and Accountability) Act 2014, sections 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132 and 133, as in force immediately before 18 April 2014, continue to apply in relation to the financial year which commenced on 1 July 2013. SCHEDULES
Sch. 1 amended by Nos 60/1995 s. 28(2), 37/2002 s. 31, repealed by No. 109/2003 s. 7(2). * * * * * Sch. 1 SCHEDULE 2 Section 41 Sch. 2 1 Returning officer and staff (1) An election must be held before a returning officer. Sch. 2 cl. 1(2) amended by No. 125/1993 s. 14(p), substituted by No. 99/1994 s. 21, amended by No. 103/1995 s. 20(a)(b). (2) The returning officer is to be— (a) the Chief Executive Officer; or (b) a member of Council staff appointed in writing by the Chief Executive Officer to be the returning officer; or Sch. 2 cl. 1(2)(c) amended by Nos 24/1999 s. 49(a)(i)(ii), 23/2002 s. 198(9)(a)(b), substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 33(3). (c) if the Council has appointed an Electoral Commission or another Council to conduct the election, a person appointed in writing by the Electoral Commission or Council to be the returning officer. Sch. 2 cl. 1(3) substituted by No. 99/1994 s. 21. (3) The returning officer must appoint in writing at least one deputy returning officer.
Sch. 2 cl. 6(1)(a) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 23(c). (a) the nomination form is not properly completed; or Sch. 2 cl. 6(1)(b) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 34(2). (b) the nomination fee has not been paid. Sch. 2 cl. 6(2) amended by No. 99/1994 s. 22, substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 52(2). (2) The returning officer can only reject a nomination— (a) if section 70(6) or 70(7) applies; or (b) if clause 5 has not been complied with; or Sch. 2 (c) under subclause (3A). Sch. 2 cl. 6(3) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 23(a). (3) If the returning officer is satisfied that clause 5 has been complied with, the returning officer cannot reject the nomination because of— (a) any possible defect or error in the qualification of the candidate; or (b) any formal defect or error. Sch. 2 cl. 6(3A) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 52(3), substituted by No. 35/2008 s. 27. (3A) The returning officer must reject as being void a nomination from a person who is not enrolled on the voters' roll for the municipality unless the nomination is accompanied by a statutory declaration stating— (a) that the person is entitled to be enrolled being an entitlement other than under section 12(1) or 12(2); (b) the grounds on which he or she claims to be entitled; (c) what steps he or she has taken to be enrolled. Sch. 2 cl. 6(4)–(6) repealed by No. 109/2003 s. 52(4). * * * * *
Sch. 2 cl. 6(6A) inserted by No. 33/1995 s. 19(4), amended by No. 54/1998 s. 12, repealed by No. 109/2003 s. 52(4). * * * * * Sch. 2 cl. 6(7) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 23(c). (7) The returning officer must return any rejected nomination form to the person who submitted it. Sch. 2 cl. 6(8) inserted by No. 109/2003 s. 52(5). (8) If the returning officer becomes aware before the election day that a nomination to which subclause (2)(a) or (2)(c) applies has not been rejected, the following provisions apply to that nomination— (a) if practicable, the returning officer must give public notice before the election day of the name of the person whose nomination is void; (b) the returning officer must take all practicable steps to remove the name of the person whose nomination is void from the (c) if the returning officer receives a completed ballot-paper on which the name of the person whose nomination is void has not been removed, the name of that person and any figure next to the name are to be treated as removed and the ballot-paper is to be given effect to in the voter's order of preference in respect of the remaining candidates. 7 Withdrawal of nomination
Sch. 2 cl. 7(1) amended by Nos 76/1995 s. 13(a), 54/1998 s. 13(1), 109/2003 s. 23(a), 35/2008 s. 26(1)(2). Sch. 2 (1) A candidate may withdraw a nomination before 12 noon on the 32nd day before election day. Sch. 2 cl. 7(2) substituted by No. 54/1998 s. 3(1)(g). (2) A notice of withdrawal must contain the details required by the regulations and must be signed by the candidate. Sch. 2 cl. 7(3) amended by No. 109/2003 s. 23(c). (3) The returning officer must keep the nomination form. Sch. 2 cl. 7(4) substituted by No. 109/2003 s. 34(3). (4) The returning officer must retain the nomination fee paid by a candidate who withdraws their nomination under this clause. Sch. 2 cl. 8 repealed by No. 15/1992 s. 17(a), new Sch. 2 cl. 8 inserted by No. 43/1993 s. 17. 8 Retirement of a candidate (1) A candidate may retire before a declaration of an election is made or, if an election is to be held, before the day of the election, only in accordance with this clause. Sch. 2 cl. 8(1A) inserted by No. 76/1995 s. 14(a). (1A) A candidate may retire before the day of an election if the retirement will result in an uncontested election. Sch. 2 cl. 8(2) amended by No. 76/1995 s. 14(b)(i). (2) To retire in any other circumstance, a candidate must obtain an order from the Magistrates' Court that one of the following applies to the candidate— Sch. 2 (a) he or she is not qualified to be a candidate as required by section 28(1); (b) he or she is disqualified by section 29(1) or 29(2);
Sch. 3 cl. 17(1)(d)(ii) amended by No. 13/1990 s. 6(2). (ii) the number of voters on the voters' roll who voted for the decision or proposed decision; and Sch. 3 Sch. 3 cl. 17(1)(d)(iii) amended by No. 13/1990 s. 6(2). (iii) the number of voters on the voters' roll who voted against the decision or proposed decision; Sch. 3 cl. 17(1)(e) amended by Nos 76/1997 s. 13(d), 109/2003 ss 7(5), 93(d). (e) the provisions of this Act (other than sections 40, 44, 45 and 46) and the regulations dealing with enrolment for and voting at council elections and the election of councillors so far as they are not abrogated by this Part apply with the alterations and adaptations which are necessary to polls under this Part; (f) a poll is carried if— (i) the number of valid votes recorded is not less than one-third of the number of voters on the voters' roll; and Sch. 3 cl. 17(1)(f)(ii) amended by No. 13/1990 s. 6(2). (ii) a majority of the valid votes recorded are against the decision or proposed decision of the Council; Sch. 3 cl. 17(1)(g) amended by No. 13/1990 s. 6(2). (g) if a poll is carried a Council must not proceed with its decision or proposed decision; Sch. 3 cl. 17(1)(h) amended by No. 13/1990 s. 6(2). (h) if a poll is not carried the Council may proceed with its decision or proposed decision; (i) the Council must give public notice of the result of the poll. Sch. 3 __________________
Sch. 3A inserted by No. 54/1998 s. 19. SCHEDULE MATTERS Sch. 3A 1 Definitions In this Schedule— eligible candidate means a person who— (a) was a candidate at the relevant election; and (b) did not withdraw or retire from, and was not elected at, that election; and (c) is still eligible to be elected as a Councillor; relevant election means the election at which the vacating Councillor was elected; vacating Councillor means the person whose departure created the extraordinary vacancy (even if that person never became a Councillor). Sch. 3A cl. 2 substituted by No. 35/2008 s. 33. 2 Exclusion of candidate (1) The returning officer must exclude from participation in a countback any candidate which the returning officer knows has died or has otherwise ceased to be eligible to be elected as a Councillor. (2) An exclusion under subclause (1) may be made— (a) before the public notice is published under clause 6; or
(b) after the public notice is published under clause 6 unless the countback procedure has been commenced. 3 Filling of multiple vacancies (1) If there is more than one extraordinary vacancy to be filled at any time, the extraordinary vacancy that occurred first is to be filled first. Sch. 3A (2) If, in the opinion of the returning officer, it is impossible to determine which vacancy occurred first, the vacating Councillor who was elected first (either at the same election or in point of time) is deemed to have left her or his office before the other vacating Councillor or Councillors. (3) If it is still not possible to determine which vacancy occurred first despite subclause (2), the returning officer must determine by lot which extraordinary vacancy is to be filled first. Sch. 3A cl. 3(4) amended by No. 35/2008 s. 34. (4) The returning officer may comply with clause 6 in respect of an extraordinary vacancy even while she or he or another returning officer is complying with those subclauses in respect of another extraordinary vacancy. Sch. 3A cl. 4 amended by No. 109/2003 s. 46(1), substituted by No. 35/2008 s. 35. 4 Procedure if there are no eligible candidates If there are no eligible candidates, the countback fails and clause 7A applies. Sch. 3A cl. 5 amended by No. 109/2003 s. 46(1), substituted by No. 35/2008 s. 35. 5 Procedure if there is only one eligible candidate (1) This clause applies if there is only one eligible candidate. (2) The returning officer must invite in writing the candidate to complete a written declaration specifying that the candidate is still eligible to be a Councillor.
Sch. 11A inserted by No. 43/1993 s. 5, amended by Nos 33/1995 s. 10(a)–(c), 34/1996 s. 33(i), repealed by No. 27/1997 s. 26(2). * * * * * Sch. 11 SCHEDULE 12 Section 243 1 Any matter relating to enrolment and the preparation of voters' rolls. Sch. 12 2 Providing for exemptions from and the enforcement of compulsory voting. Sch. 12 cl. 3 amended by Nos 15/1992 s. 25(1)(a), 109/2003 s. 29(j). 3 Providing for a system of early voting including the empowering of a returning officer to issue guidelines relating to electoral material in relation to pre-poll voting. 4 Providing for a system of postal voting. Sch. 12 cl. 5 amended by No. 54/1998 s. 21. 5 Enabling an election to be held by postal voting or by attendance voting. Sch. 12 cl. 5A inserted by No. 15/1992 s. 25(1)(b). 5A Providing for unenrolled voters to lodge a vote at an election. Sch. 12 cl. 5B inserted by No. 15/1992 s. 25(1)(b). 5B Any matter relating to the holding of a poll of voters.
Infringements (Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2006, No. 32/2006 Assent Date: 13.6.06 Commencement Date: S. 94(Sch. item 30) on 1.7.06: Government Gazette 29.6.06 p. 1315 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 Payroll Tax Act 2007, No. 26/2007 Assent Date: 26.6.07 Commencement Date: S. 113 on 1.7.07: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 Fair Trading and Consumer Acts Further Amendment Act 2008, No. 2/2008 Assent Date: 11.2.08 Commencement Date: S. 57 on 12.2.08: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 Relationships Act 2008, No. 12/2008 Assent Date: 15.4.08 Commencement Date: S. 73(1)(Sch. 1 item 38) on 1.12.08: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 Local Government Amendment (Elections) Act 2008, No. 35/2008 Assent Date: 5.8.08 Commencement Date: Ss 3–38 on 15.8.08: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 Local Government Amendment (Councillor Conduct and Other Matters) Act 2008, No. 67/2008 Assent Date: 18.11.08 Commencement Date: Ss 4–19, 26–84 on 19.11.08: s. 2(1); ss 20–25 on 2.12.08: Government Gazette 27.11.08 p. 2755 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 Local Government Amendment (Conflicting Duties) Act 2009, No. 53/2009 Assent Date: 8.9.09 Commencement Date: 9.9.09: s. 2 : All of Act in operation Endnotes Local Government Amendment (Offences and Other Matters) Act 2009, No. 64/2009
Assent Date: 4.6.13 Commencement Date: S. 60(Sch. item 6) on 10.2.14: Special Gazette (No. 28) 4.2.14 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 Local Government Amendment (Performance Reporting and Accountability) Act 2014, No. 5/2014 Assent Date: 11.2.14 Commencement Date: Ss 4–10, 11(2)–(5), 12, 15, 16 on 18.4.14: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Local Government Act 1989 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Explanatory Details Endnotes No entries at date of publication.