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Local Government Act 1993.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for local government and establish councils to plan for, develop and manage municipal areas in the interests of their communities.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Local government Institution Land consolidation Land valuation Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 17 January 1994.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 351 sections divided into 16 Parts and completed by ten Schedules, divides the State into municipal areas and electoral districts. It establishes a council in each municipal area (names of each council are specified in Schedule 3), provides for functions and powers of such authorities, for their administration and for other matters related to local authorities. It also provides for the establishment of council committees, of a Code of Conduct Panel, Standard Panels, and of controlling authorities.

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Local Government (General) Regulations, 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2012)

Keyword: Local government, Public land, Flood, Sewerage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Government (General) Regulations 2015.

Legislation | Australia | 2015 (2016)

Keyword: Local government, Public land, Flood, Governance, Cultural heritage, Sewerage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX