Bylaws

Acts and legislation relevant to council

Duties

There are certain duties/services that a local authority must provide. Legislation by Central Government dictates/controls the activities of local authorities. The prime legislation is the Local Government Acts of 1974 and 2002.

Powers

The functions and responsibilities of the Council are undertaken in accordance with, or controlled by, a large number of Acts of Parliament.

Nelson City Council Bylaws

Council Bylaws by number
Bylaw Bylaw Title
No 195 Recreational Marina
No 205 Navigation and Safety Bylaw 2002
No 206 Control of Drinking in Public Places Bylaw 2003, amended in 2004 and 2007
No 207 Parking and Vehicle Control Bylaw 2004
No 208 Advertising Commercial Sexual Services Bylaw 2004
No 209 Control of Dogs adopted 2005
No 210 Speed Limit Bylaw adopted 2004
No 211 Reserves Bylaw adopted 2006
No 212 Stormwater Bylaw adopted 2007
No 213 Trading in Public Places Bylaw adopted 2007
No 214 Trade Waste Bylaw, adopted 2007
No 215 Miscellaneous Matters, adopted 2008
No 216 Burial and cremation, adopted 2008
No 217
 Water supply, adopted 2008
No 218 Navigation and Safety Bylaw - being reviewed and drafted
No 219 Numbering of Buildings, adopted 2009

Note:  Bylaws between the numbers listed have been repealed