Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Local Government Act 1989 - SECT 1A

Interpretation of Act

1A. Interpretation of Act



(1) It is the intention of the Parliament that the provisions of this Act be
interpreted so as to give effect to the Preamble and the local government
charter.

(2) The Preamble and the local government charter are not to be construed as
having the effect of limiting the functions and powers of Councils under this
Act or any other Act.

(3) In the interpretation of the Preamble and the local government charter, a
construction that promotes consistency between the provisions of this Act and
any other Act is to be adopted.

(4) In this Act-

local community includes-

   (a)  people who live in the municipal district; and

   (b)  people and bodies who are ratepayers; and

   (c)  people and bodies who conduct activities in the municipal district;
        local government charter means the provisions in Part 1A; Preamble
        means the Preamble in section 1.