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Local Government Act 2002

Powers of Minister to act in relation to local authorities

253: Outline of Part

You could also call this:

“What this part of the law is about: The Minister's special powers to help and check on local councils”

This part of the law gives the Minister special powers to help local authorities. You can think of local authorities as the groups that run your city or town.

The Minister can do two main things:

  1. Help local authorities when they need assistance in certain situations.
  2. Step in and get involved with local authorities’ work when necessary.

These powers allow the Minister to make sure local authorities are doing their job properly and to offer support when needed.

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Part 10 Powers of Minister to act in relation to local authorities

253Outline of Part

  1. This Part confers powers on the Minister to—

  2. assist local authorities in certain situations; and
    1. intervene in the affairs of local authorities in certain situations.

      Notes
      • Section 253: replaced, on , by section 31 of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 93).