What is a section 101 agreement?

Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 allows the local planning authority to arrange for the discharge any of its functions by a committee, sub-committee, or an officer or by any other local authority.

What is the Local Governance Act?

An Act to provide for local governance in accordance with the Constitution; to establish a Local Government Service; to provide for the establishment and administration of the District Assemblies Common Fund; to provide for a National Development Planning System; to define and regulate planning procedures of District …

What is the Local Government Act and what is its principle role?

The Local Government Act 2020 is a principles-based Act, removing unnecessary regulatory and legislative prescription. This principle aims to ensure all Victorians have the opportunity to engage with their council on the future of their community.

What is the Local Government Act UK?

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.

What is a section 113 agreement?

1.1 Section 113 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972 provides that a local authority may enter into an agreement with another local authority for the placing at the disposal of the latter for the purposes of their functions, on such terms as may be provided by the agreement, of the services of officers employed by the …

What is the significance of the 1972 Local Government Act for England?

The Local Government Act of 1972 again reorganized the system of administrative counties in England and Wales; 47 new administrative counties contained all urban as well as rural areas within their boundaries, and each administrative county was subdivided into several districts, which numbered almost 300 in…

Which article talks about local government?

Municipality: Municipality means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243Q of the Constitution. 42.27 Constitution of Municipalities: As per Article 243Q, every State should constitute three types of municipalities in urban areas.

What is the purpose of the Local Government Act?

Local Government Acts The Act gives the Victorian Parliament the power to make laws it considers necessary for local government, including laws relating to the constitution of councils, council elections and the powers and duties of councillors and council staff.

What is the latest local government act?

The Local Government Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 24 March 2020. The new Local Government Act 2020 is the most ambitious reform to the local government sector in over 30 years. The Act will improve local government democracy, accountability and service delivery for all Victorians.

What is a section 137 payment?

Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 enables local councils to spend a limited amount of money for purposes for which they have no other specific statutory expenditure.