Local Government Act 2002
- Abbreviation
- LGA 2002
- Valid from
- 24/12/2002
- Information provider
- Parliamentary Counsel Office
- Author
- Parliamentary Counsel Office
- Information type
- Legislation
Description
The purpose of this Act is to provide for democratic and effective local government that recognises the diversity of New Zealand communities; and, to that end, this Act—
- (a) states the purpose of local government; and
- (b) provides a framework and powers for local authorities to decide which activities they undertake and the manner in which they will undertake them; and
- (c) promotes the accountability of local authorities to their communities; and
- (d) provides for local authorities to play a broad role in meeting the current and future needs of their communities for good-quality local infrastructure, local public services, and performance of regulatory functions.
The Local Government Act 2002 is referenced in NZS 8500:2006 as a means of clarifying what is a Territorial Authority.
This resource is cited by:
Local Government Act 2002
This document is CITED BY:
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NZS 8500:2006
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