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Displaying 11 - 15 of 27Local Government Act 1993.
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.
Local Government (General) Regulations, 2005.
These Regulations implement provisions of the local Government Act 1993.The Regulations, among other things, provide for the compulsory acquisition of land by the council for purposes that include the extension of public land, establishment of drainage systems and waste management facilities, and the establishment of works for the prevention and control of floods.The Regulations provide for: elections of mayor and deputy mayor by councilors; code of conduct; procedures to be followed by Code of Conduct Panel and Standards Panel; public tenders for goods and services, and contracts; etc.
Land Valuers Act 2001.
This Act, consisting of 25 sections divided into three Parts and completed by one Schedule, regulates the activities of land valuers, which are persons who carry on a business that consists of or involves valuing land. The Act defines the qualifications required to carry out the business of land valuers, regulates their activities and provides for the solution of disputes arising from their work.
Land Tax Act 2000.
This Act, consisting of 46 sections divided into three Parts and completed by one Schedule, concerns the assessment of land value and related tax.The Act defines which lands are exempted from taxation and sets the procedure for the assessment of taxes.
Implemented by: Land Tax Regulations 2010. (2012-02-06)
Land Tax Regulations 2010.
These Regulations make provision in respect of amendments of assessments under the Land and Income Taxation Act 1910; and prescribe certain fees for matters under the Land Tax Act 2000.
Implements: Land Tax Act 2000. (2014-12-09)