LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 - SECT 25I Disbursement from operating fund of joint local government for purposes other than exclusive jurisdiction

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 - SECT 25I

25I Disbursement from operating fund of joint local government for purposes other than exclusive jurisdiction

(1) A joint local government may make a disbursement from its operating fund for any purpose that—

(a) is not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the joint local government; but

(b) is within the jurisdiction of its component local governments.

(2) However, the disbursement may be made only if—

(a) the joint local government has, by resolution, decided the amount of the disbursement is not required for exercising its exclusive jurisdiction; and

(b) the component local governments approve the purpose for which the disbursement is to be made.

(3) The approval may be given for the purpose for disbursements in more than 1 financial year.

(4) A disbursement under this section may be made—

(a) to a component local government or another entity; or

(b) directly by the joint local government.