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Local Government Law Reform Bill No.3 (Consistent) [2004] NZBORARp 13 (17 March 2004)

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Local Government Law Reform Bill No.3

17 March 2004

Attorney-General

Legal Advice
Consistency With The New Zealand Bill Of Rights Act 1990:
Local Government Law Reform Bill No.3

1. We have considered the Local Government Law Reform Bill (No3) (PCO version 5714/ ) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the “Bill of Rights Act”). We understand that this Bill is to be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee on Thursday, 25 March 2004. We have been asked to consider this Bill under some urgency as the Bill needs to be enacted prior to the holding of the local government elections this year.

2. The Bill is an omnibus Bill. It seeks to make a number of amendments to local government legislation, specifically the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Dog Control Act 1996, and the Local Government Acts of 1974 and 2002, and the Chatham Islands Council Act 1995.

3. We have come to the conclusion that this Bill does not appear to be inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act.

4. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach a copy for referral to the Minister for Internal Affairs, if you agree.

CC: Minister of Justice
Minister of Transport

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