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Local Government (Amendment) Act No. 6 of 2006.

Country/Territory
Kiribati
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Local Government Act 1984.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries
Keyword
Local government Maritime zone Offences/penalties Court/tribunal
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act inserts the definition of adjacent waters to Section 2 as defined under the Marine Zones Declaration Act. Moreover, this Act amends several sections regarding the qualifications and disqualifications for election as a member of councils; elected and nominated members of councils; the appointment of president of councils; expiration of term of Council; meetings and proceedings of councils; functions of councils; bylaws having the force of law in the area of authority of the council; financial instructions of the Minister; powers and duties of Director of Audit; penalties relating to collection of rates; the appointment and accountability of officers and staff of councils; transfer of powers of public officers to councils; general penalties; and regulations applying within area of authority of any council. Finally, this Act inserts Section 126 on jurisdiction of Magistrates Court to try offences under this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Local Government Act 1984 (No. 2 of 1984).

Legislation | Kiribati | 1984

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX