The Shire of Mt Marshall has a number of local laws that govern and regulate activities throughout the Shire. These local laws have the status of legislation and are enforceable by the Shire.
Local Law relating to Standing Orders
Purpose: To provide the rules and guidelines which apply to the conduct of meetings of the Council and its committees.
Effect: To provide for:
- better decision-making at meetings;
- the orderly and efficient conduct of meetings;
- greater community participation and understanding of the business of the Council; and
- more open and accountable local government
Local Law relating to Dogs
Purpose: make provisions about the impounding of dogs, to control the number of dogs that can be kept on premises and the manner of keeping those dogs and to prescribe areas in which dogs are prohibited.
Effect: extend the controls over dogs which exist under the Dog Act 1976
Local Law relating to Fences
Purpose: To provide for the regulation, control and management of fences within the Shire
Effect: establish the minimum requirements for fencing within the Shire
Health Local Law 2018
Purpose: To provide for the regulation, control and management of day-to-day health matters within the district
Effect: establish various health standards and requirements which people living and working within the district must observe.
