If you have a rule and a bylaw that say different things, the rule is more important. The rule applies to a specific area, and if there's a disagreement, the rule wins. You have to follow the rule in that area.
If a plan requires the government to do something or pay for something, the government must do it. The government has to meet the costs and follow the rules in the plan. This means the government is responsible for following the plan and paying for what it says.
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To the extent to which a bylaw of a local authority is inconsistent with a rule applying to the same locality, the rule prevails.
If a plan imposes obligations and costs on the Crown, the Crown must comply with the obligations and meet the costs.
