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.