Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Did you Know? Burdekin Shire Council

Did you know that the Burdekin Shire Council has a set of local laws that cover various aspects of community and environmental management?

Local laws are rules and regulations that are made by Councils to address specific topics, issues and challenges. Local laws complement the broader laws and regulations of the State and Federal Governments and help Councils to manage their local areas in a way that meets the needs and expectations of their communities. Local laws are made and enforced under the Local Government Act 2009 and are necessary or convenient for the good rule and local government of the area.

The local laws govern areas of interest in the community such as parking, waste management, animal management, and the use of council-controlled areas and facilities.

The local laws also include subordinate local laws, which provide more details and specifications for each topic. You can find the list of current local laws and subordinate local laws on the council's website or inspect them at the Council Chambers at 145 Young Street Ayr. The local laws are specific to the Burdekin Shire Council and reflect its unique characteristics and needs as a thriving agricultural region with abundant resources and opportunities.

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