By-Laws
Wakefield Regional Council By-laws are established to ensure that Council can respond to issues within the local area and assist us in protecting the convenience, comfort and safety of our community.
Councils have the power to establish By-laws under the Local Government Act 1999. They operate as a piece of legislation and may be enforced by means of issuing an expiation notice.
Wakefield Regional Council has 6 primary by-laws and one amending By-law.
By-laws No. 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 were duly made and passed at a meeting of Wakefield Regional Council held on 29 June 2022 (2022/06-05) by an absolute majority and became operational on 21 November 2022. See attached certified copy of resolution.
By-law No. 7 was duly made and passed at a meeting of Wakefield Regional Council held on 28 June 2023 (2023/06-10) by an absolute majority and became operational on 13 November 2023. See attached certified copy of resolution.
