Local government act 1993 sect 218a amalgamation of areas 218a amalgamation of areas 1 the governor may, by proclamation, amalgamate two or more areas into one or more new areas. Local government act 2002 amendment act 2019 2019 no 54. Suite 1, level 2, 117 elsie street, burwood nsw 24. Currency as amended to statute law miscellaneous provisions act no 2 2019 no 14. Nsw currently has over 900 of these parks, grounds and estates. This is a compilation of the local government act 1993 nsw that shows the. Local government act with its variations is a stock short title used for legislation in australia, malaysia, new zealand, ireland and the united kingdom, relating to local government the bill for an act with this short title may have been known as a local government bill during its passage through parliament local government acts may be a generic name either for legislation bearing that. Local government act 1993regulation nsw legislation. Government act 1993 qld continues to meet these objectives. Certain matters not affected by transfer of responsibilities, duties, or powers. On 1 july 1993, the substantive provisions of the nsw local government act 1993 commenced. For more information, see the rate peg approve requests for special variations councils may apply for a special variation to increase.
To provide directly or on behalf of other levels of government, after due consultation, adequate, equitable and appropriate services and facilities for the community and. The purpose of this circular is to advise councils and other stakeholders of recent changes to the local government act 1993. Proceedings for an offence against this act or the regulations may be dealt with summarily by the local court. It was established under the local government act 1992, replacing the local government boundary commission for england. Codes, plans, policies and reports code of conduct code of meeting practice any codes referred to in the local government act 1993. Local government nsw lgnsw is the independent peak. Section 12 of the local government act 1993 specifies that the following council documents must be made available free of charge for people to inspect at council offices during business hours. Ag may report on local government on a sectorwide basis s421c. Effect of inconsistency between councils local policy and this act or the regulations 164. Section 5261b of the local government act 1993 provides for ratepayers to appeal to the court against councils decision not to grant the farmland rate if they are of the opinion that their land does satisfy the farmland provisions. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided.
A mandatory rebate of rates and charges including domestic waste management, water and sewerage charges to the maximum amount will apply for eligible pensioners as determined by section 575 3 of the local government act 1993. Classification of land acquired after 1 july 1993 32. Information about this reprint this act is reprinted as at 31 october 1997. The notes at the end of this compilation the commonwealth ordinance. The code will contain mandatory and nonmandatory provisions and will be based upon the existing meeting rules prescribed in part 10 of the local government general regulation 2005. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. December 7, 2015 by hunter council legal services the local government amendment councillor misconduct and poor performance act 2015 amending act commenced on november 2015 and makes several changes to the local government act 1993 lg act dealing with councillor misconduct and poor performance and council maladministration. A new local government act for nsw local government nsw. The bill for an act with this short title may have been known as a local government bill during its passage through parliament. Local government was at the time organised under the local government act 1972, which had been passed during edward heaths conservative administration. These higher level broad ranging strategic inputs into planning policy should ideally be. Under the local government act 1993, iparts key functions under delegation from the minister are to set the rate peg this is the amount by which local councils may increase their general income, unless they are approved for a special variation. Restriction on compulsory acquisition of land for resale. For example, parts of the western division of the state to which the crown land management act 2016 applies and lord howe island to which the lord howe island act 1953 applies are not subject to this act some local government areas or parts may not be subject.
Local government act 1993 as at 25 march 2020 act 30 of 1993 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary 1. Premier gladys berejiklian has defended her decision to walk away from a legal fight over the state governments controversial council merger plan, saying it is the right thing to do. Local government nsw lgnsw is the peak body for councils in nsw. Shires associations representing all 177 councils in nsw. Section 320 of the local government act 1993 and section 66fa of the. Part one districts and district assemblies establishment 1.
Local government act 2002 no 84 as at 26 march 2020. All public land must be classified as either community land or operational land lg act ss. Classification and reclassification of public land through. Dec 14, 2001 local government act 1993 reprinted as in force on 14 december 2001 includes amendments up to act no. Local government act 1993 no 30 updated 11 january 2002 includes amendments since reprint no 4 of 1. This is a compilation of the local government act 1993 nsw that shows the text of the nsw law as in force on 8 january 2019, as amended by a commonwealth ordinance and in force in norfolk island on 8 december 2018 the compilation date. This act does not apply to the whole of new south wales. Regulations coordinating council, and incorporating the new south wales variations set out in the relevant appendix to that code, as in force on 1 july 1993. The high court has confirmed that nsw councils cannot compulsorily acquire land under the local government act 1993 nsw lg act when that land is earmarked for resale. Local government transition act, 1993 state presidents office no. Nsw legislative assembly practice, procedure and privilege.
Local government act 1993 as at 25 march 2020 act 30. Marine safety act 1998 no 121 sydney harbour foreshore authority act 1998 no 170, sch 4. Local government transition act, 1993 act to provide for revised interim measures with a view to promoting the restructuring of local government, and for that purpose to provide for the establishment of provincial committees for local government irnespect of the various. Local government act p o l i c y g u i d e l i ipart. The act now includes specific reference to pecuniary interests as a type of conduct that can be addressed in the code other types of conduct. Local government act 1993 reprinted as in force on 14 december 2001 includes amendments up to act no. For example, parts of the western division of the state to which the crown land management act 2016 applies and lord howe island to which the lord howe island act 1953 applies are not subject to this act. Plan should address the integrated planning and reporting requirements of the nsw local government act 1993. Division 1 of the local government act, 1993 and part 5 division 4 of the local government general regulation. As amended to statute law miscellaneous provisions act no 2 2019 no 14. How to access council information a local government fact sheet. Review of the local government act 1993 report on the.
Hunter council legal services, author at hunter council legal. Local government act with its variations is a stock short title used for legislation in australia, malaysia, new zealand, ireland and the united kingdom, relating to local government. Notes in the text chapter 2 what are the purposes of this act. Local government act 1993regulation local government approvals regulation 1993 new south wales published in gazette no. Local government act 1993 local government general amendment candidate information regulation 2016 lw 3 june 2016. Local government commission for england 1992 wikipedia. Specifically, councils charter as defined in section 8 of the act is.
Local government act 1993 no 30 nsw contents page current version valid from 30. Review of the local government act 1993 report on the act. The reprint shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day rep. The amendments were made by three separate amending acts being. The new right to information laws promote openness, accountability and transparency, and encourages government agencies to proactively release government information to the public. Some parts of the state do not come within a local government area. Aug 30, 2016 the phase 1 amendments to the local government act 1993 included new provisions relating to a model code of meeting practice that will be compulsory.
Local government transition act, 1993 act to provide for revised interim measures with a view to promoting the restructuring of local government, and for that purpose to provide for the establishment of provincial committees for local government irnespect of. The nsw governments fit for the future reforms continue as public consultation begins on the first phase of developing new local government legislation. An act to make new provision, by giving effect to proposals in cm. Information about this reprint this act is reprinted as at 18 december 2009. Are there limits to nsw councils ability to compulsorily. Public land is managed under the local government act 1993 lg act based on its classification. The gipa act applies to all nsw government agencies, including state government departments, ministers and their staff, local councils and stateowned corporations. Also see list of legislation for any uncommenced amendments. Local government act 1993 nsw ni regional, territories and. Local government act 2002 no 84 as at 26 march 2020, public. Local government act 1974 amendment act 2012 2012 no 106 criminal procedure act 2011 2011 no 81.
Local government act 1974 no 66 as at 22 october 2019. Community land is land council makes available for use by the general public, for example, parks, reserves or sports grounds. Local government act 1993 no 30 nsw contents page historical version for 3. Local government act 1993 tasmanian legislation online. Local government act 1993 local government general amendment candidate information regulation. The phase 1 amendments to the local government act 1993 included new provisions relating to a model code of meeting practice that will be compulsory. A commentary on the local government act 1993 by stephen. Pre local government act 1993 qld prior to the passing of the local government act 1993 qld the lga, the previous legislation governing the conduct of local government was the local government act 1936 qld. Local government act, 1993 act 462 act 462 local government act, 19931 an act to establish and regulate the local government system in accordance with the constitution and to provide for related matters. The reprint includes a reference to the law by which each amendment was madesee list of legislation and list of annotations in endnotes. Local government act 1974 amendment act 2015 2015 no 20 maritime transport amendment act 20 20 no 84. Local government act 1993 sect 218a amalgamation of. Review of the local government act 1993 national competition. Page 5 local government act 1993 no 30 nsw contents page historical version for 3.
Local government act 1993 as at 25 march 2020 act 30 of 1993. Although amendments had been made to the 1936 act, it was a widely held view that the old act was not adequate to deal with. Before this, local government in england had been a mixed system, with large urban areas being covered by unitary authorities called county boroughs, and the rest of the country having administrative county councils and many. A new planning act for new south wales submission prepared by the nsw division of. The roles and responsibilities of snowy monaro regional council are set out in the local government act. Holidays full recognition of waitangi day and anzac day amendment act 20 20 no 19. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. How to access council information a local government. Hunter council legal services, author at hunter council. As a result of this process, the local government and other legislation amendment bill 1999 was introduced on 29 april 1999 following an extensive consultation period. Local government act 1993 act 462 c the member or members of parliament from the constituencies that fall within the area of authority of the district assembly, except that that member or those members shall not have a voting right, and d any other personsnot exceeding thirty percent of the total membership of the. Local government act 1993 as at 14 may 2020 act 30 of. Local government act 1993 sect 218a amalgamation of areas.
Act, including regulations relating generally to the 2011 shellharbour and wollongong city council elections and regulations of savings or transitional nature. Kiwisaver act 2006 does not apply to transferred employee. The reprint shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day reprints act 1992 s 5c. Act 1993 local government act 1993 parliament of nsw. The local government manufactured home estates, caravan parks, camping grounds and moveable dwellings regulation 2005 the new regulation was gazetted on 26 august 2005 and commenced on 1 september 2005, except for clauses 94 and 747, dealing with installation of homes. Oct 16, 2016 the act now includes specific reference to pecuniary interests as a type of conduct that can be addressed in the code other types of conduct brought forward from old schedule 6a to new s440aaa the regulations may provide that the code of conduct is to apply to committees of council and advisers to council s4402. Restriction on compulsory acquisition of land for resale 189. Please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. A new planning act for new south wales submission prepared by the nsw division of the planning institute of australia. Local government shires act 1905 was a landmark new south wales statute notable for the. Local government act 1993 nsw legal helpdesk lawyers. Local government act 1993 local government general. Notes in the text chapter 2what are the purposes of this act.
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