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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 20A Powers of entry

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 20A

Powers of entry

(1)  In order that a council may perform its functions or exercise its powers under this or any other Act, the general manager may authorise a person to enter land for a specific purpose or in general.
(2)  An authorised person need not be an employee of a council.
(3)  The general manager must give notice to the owner or occupier of the land before entry is made under subsection (1) unless –
(a) an emergency exists; or
(b) the entry is in relation to an application by the owner or occupier for a licence, permit or other approval given by the council; or
(c) notice would defeat the purpose of the entry.
(4)  A person entering land under this section is to produce the identity card issued to that person under section 20B .
(5)  The general manager may revoke an authority under this section.