Our Local Laws

General Local Law 2008

The objectives of the Local Law are to provide for the:

(a) Administration of Council powers and functions
(b) Protection, safe, fair use and enjoyment of Council property
(c) Safe and fair use of streets, roads and footpaths
(d) Protection, maintenance and enhancement of the amenity of the municipality to a standard that meets the general expectations of the community.
(e) Keeping and control of animals, on land and on Council property; and
(f)  Uniform and fair administration and enforcement of this Local Law

Offences under the Local Law

A person is guilty of an offence if the person:

(a) Does something which a provision of the Local Law prohibits
(b) Knowingly supplies any false information in support of an application for a permit under the Local Law
(c) Breaches or fails to comply with a condition of a permit issued under the Local Law
(d) Fails to comply with a verbal direction issued or a Notice to Comply served, by an authorised officer; or
(e) Fails to comply with a sign erected by Council.

Infringement Notices

Where an authorised officer reasonably believes that a person has committed an offence against the Local Law or the Food Act 1984, the officer may issue to that person an Infringement Notice in a form approved by Council as an alternative to a prosecution for the offence.

If you are issued with a Local Laws Infringement Notice you must pay the notice within 28 days.  Refer to Parking Fines for further information on how to pay a Local Laws fine or lodge an appeal against the fine.

General Local Law 2008
Meeting Procedure Local Law

For more information call 9249 4000 or email info@brimbank.vic.gov.au