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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 129 Remission of rates

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 129

Remission of rates

(1)  A ratepayer may apply to the council for remission of all or part of any rates paid or payable by the ratepayer or any penalty imposed or interest charged under section 128 .
(2)  An application is to be –
(a) made in writing; and
(b) lodged with the general manager.
(3)  A council, by absolute majority, may grant a remission of all or part of any rates, penalty or interest paid or payable by the ratepayer.
(4)  A council, by absolute majority, may grant a remission of any rates, penalty or interest paid or payable by a class of ratepayers.
(5)  The general manager is to keep a record of the details of any remission granted under this section.