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Local Government Act 2002

Powers of Minister to act in relation to local authorities

253: Outline of Part

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"What the Minister can do to help or oversee local councils and Watercare"

This Part of the law gives the Minister some powers. The Minister can help local authorities or Watercare in certain situations. The Minister can also intervene in the affairs of local authorities or Watercare in certain situations.

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Part 10Powers 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 or Watercare in certain situations; and
    1. intervene in the affairs of local authorities or Watercare in certain situations.

      Notes
      • Section 253: replaced, on , by section 31 of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 93).
      • Section 253(a): amended, on , by section 104 of the Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024 (2024 No 31).
      • Section 253(b): amended, on , by section 104 of the Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024 (2024 No 31).