Council has made 2 local laws that act as secondary legislation for the City of Brimbank. The Local Law No. 3 is Governance related, and Local Law No. 2 relates to the safe and fair use of the municipality by the community. The local laws are made under section 111(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic).
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General Local Law No. 2 2018
General Local Law No. 2 2018
The purpose of this Local Law is to provide for the:
- administration of Council powers and functions
- protection, safe and fair use and enjoyment of Council property
- safe and fair use of streets, roads and footpaths
- protection, maintenance and enhancement of the amenity of the municipality to a standard that meets the general expectations of the community
- keeping and control of animals, on land and on Council property and
- uniform and fair administration and enforcement of this Local Law.
Visit our Local law page to view the Local Law No. 2.
Governance (Major Policy Consultation) Local Law No. 3 2014
Governance (Major Policy Consultation) Local Law No. 3 2014
This Local Law allows Council to determine if a policy is considered a 'major policy' and prescribes a public consultation process to be followed when the Council proposes to make, amend, modify or revoke a 'major policy'.
The purpose of this Local Law is to:
- Provide for some policies of Council to be designated as major policies
- Prescribe the procedure to be followed before making, amending, modifying or revoking a major policy
- Promote transparency of decision-making
- Promote best practice in governance processes, and
- Provide for the peace, order and good government of the municipal district.
Download the Governance (major policy consultation) local law No 3 (PDF 2.2MB).
There are currently 8 major policies that fall under this Local Law:
- Community Services and Infrastructure Plan 2018 to 2038
- Community Capital Development Major Policy 2016
- Community Facilities Hire, Licences and Leases Policy and Guidelines, (Major Policy) 2016
- Community Facilities and Reserves Allocation Policy and Guidelines (Major Policy) 2014
- Community Grants Policy (Major Policy) 2014
- Councillor Support (Major Policy) 2020 (PDF 230KB).
- Loan Repayment Reserve for Interest Only Debt (Major Policy) 2015
- Sports Facility Hire, Licences and Leases Agreement Policy and Operational Guidelines (Major Policy) 2014